Across
- 1. Cancer often occurs in this area of the body due to faeces lingering on the wall of this due to poor intake of fibre and water
- 4. Fruit and vegetables are high in ____________________ which help to reduce the number of free radicals in the body which are associated with higher rates of cancer
- 5. Urban design and ________________ impact on behaviours and hence health due to the presence (or lack thereof) physical environmental factors
- 7. Low fibre intake means that a person is likely to be hungrier which increases the risk of overeating and hence ____________________
- 11. Early life experiences impacts on behaviours as young people are more likely to _________ what they see early in life
- 13. Education is critical to health as when a person is educated it means they are more likely to take on board these types of messages and hence behave in a healthier manner
- 15. Overcrowded, poor quality housing negatively impacts ___________ which means a person has a weaker immune system and often poorer mental health
- 16. This hastens the process of atherosclerosis and is found in saturated and trans fats
- 17. Adds fluid to blood vessels which increases blood pressure
- 19. Fruit and vegetables are high in vitamins and minerals which help to promote the functioning of this system and hence help to stay free from illness
- 20. This occurs to the liver due to years of excessive alcohol consumption as the liver processes alcohol
- 21. _________ expectations place pressure on males to be macho, drink alcohol, drive fast, not go to the doctor and not talk about their feelings
- 22. Fruit and vegetables are high in fibre and hence help add bulk to this
- 24. Those living outside major cities, as well as males, are more likely to work with heavy _____________ than females and those in major cities which is associated with higher rates of ___________________
- 25. Primary hormone of female which is linked with storing fat on hips, thighs and buttocks
Down
- 2. Socioeconomic status is made up of three components – income, education and ________________
- 3. The BMI takes into account two factors – weight and ___________________
- 6. Primary hormone of male which is linked with increased risk taking
- 8. High blood pressure over a long period of time
- 9. Creates a bacteria in the mouth which attacks tooth enamel, increasing the risk of dental caries
- 10. Access to healthcare for those outside major cities is impacted by things such as time, distance, cultural expectations – we refer to these as __________________
- 12. Excess fat around the cells blocks the action of _______________ which can lead to high blood sugar levels, insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes
- 14. A BMI of 30 and above means that a person is considered to be ________________
- 18. Alcohol is very ____________ dense and hence increases risk of obesity
- 23. This hastens the process of atherosclerosis and is done more by males than females, indigenous than non-indigenous, low SES more than high SES and those outside major cities than those in major cities