Health chap 10

• Analyse


  write about both positive and negative
• what is a global trend

  global trends are patterns of social, environmental and economic activity that will have an effect one day in the future and require action to be taken at a global level
• climate change and extreme weather events


  The significant and lasting change in weather patterns over an extended period of time, specifically referring to the increase in earths average surface temperature.
• rising sea levels

  • Increased greenhouse gas emissions have resulted in the melting of ice caps
  • Relocation causes undue stress which interferes with social networks as it makes it harder for friends and families to engage with each other
  • Taking action to stop sea levels rising can decrease relocation and release undue stress associated with social networks
• changing weather patterns

  • Atmospheric warming as a result of climate change has been shown to be responsible for more frequent and more severe extreme weather events
  • Due to constant changes in rainfall, agriculture globally is directly negatively impacted causing a lack of crops leading to hunger. This in turn will restrict a healthy and nutritious diet from being consumed and reduce immune functioning
  • If individuals are aware of what crops to grow during certain weather patterns, it reduces the likelihood of a failed crop, hence reducing the stress
• extreme weather events

  • Atmospheric warming as a result of climate change has been shown to be responsible for extreme weather events
  • Due to extreme weather events many people are left homeless and with no sense of belonging as they have no place to call home
  • Decreased pollution and greenhouse emissions can lead to less severe effects of climate change leading to less extreme weather events, leaving less people homeless and displaced bringing them a greater sense of belonging
• conflict and mass migration (conflict)

  • Conflict refers to widespread disputes or wars but conflict in general
  • During conflict there can be high rates of injury due to violence, meaning it negatively impacts the functioning of the body
  • When people live in places of conflict they are faced with many hardships and challenges to work through like being relocated which can increase levels of resilience
• mass migration

  • Mass migration refers to a migration of large groups of people from one geographical area to another.
  • Displaced women and children are at a higher risk of sexual, domestic, and alcohol related violence which can lead to negative thought patterns
  • During mass migration, individuals will have to face hardships of finding a job to create a stable income, leading to higher rates of resilience,
• world trade and tourism (world trade)

  • World trade is the exchange of goods and services between countries.
  • World trade creates new job opportunities for local workers which helps individuals have financial security, leading to decreased stress and anxiety associated with financial stress
  • To produce cheap goods, women are commonly forced to work in factories which limits their access to things like schooling which will decreases a sense of purpose
• tourism

  • tourism is the commercial organization and operation of holidays and visits to places of interest.
  • Tourism can protect traditional values and customs, empower communities and foster pride which allows individuals to act according to their values and beliefs
  • Disposal of liquid and solid wastes generated by the tourism industry may strain the capacity of local infrastructure to treat the additional wastes generated by tourism activities. These wastes can contaminate water supplies, leading to contracting water borne diseases like cholera which lowers the functioning of the body
• Digital technology


  Tools, systems and devices that can generate, create, store or process data
• Digital technologies are able to connect people living in urban or rural areas who don't live near healthcare and provide them with video consultations with doctors


  Issues regarding the privacy and safety of children and young people is a concern in all countries, but those in low- and middle-income countries are at greater risk as there are fewer measures protecting children’s safety online
• increased knowledge sharing

  • Mobile phone technology can be used for disaster preparedness, and SMS services can be used to issue warnings of an impending emergency. This reduces stress levels
  • People can experience cyber bullying and identity theft online and to push through these challenges resilience