Human Health

Task 1 The potential risk to health Produce advice sheets to give to patients on how different internal and external factors can cause illness. Factors are; Smoking, Obesity, Not getting vaccinated (for example MMR), Alcohol  If you complete this task completely you will meet grading criterion P5

Task 2 How the body is affected Copy and complete this table by listing the body system disrupted and explaining how it is. Factor affecting health Potential illness/disease caused Mechanism by which this illness/ disease arises Bacterial infection Viral infection Smoking  Alcohol Obesity Inherited condition Autoimmune disease . If you complete this task correctly, you will meet grading criterion M4.

Task 3 Overcoming social issues Often society and people’s attitudes must be changed before people live healthier lifestyles. Making people aware of the facts is an important step in this process. For the 7 factors that affect health in task 2 explain the issues or attitudes that might have to be overcome before people will try and improve their health and/or accept treatment. If you complete this task correctly, you will meet grading criterion D3