What are factors that can affect a individuals health and needs?

Answer 1

There are many factors that can affect an individuals health needs. Following is a partial list:

Environment

Exercise/Activity level

Nutrition

Behavioral factors (smoking vs. non-smoking)

Sexual habits

Drug use

Family history

Genetic predisposition

Answer 2

Such needs are influenced by many factors; Poverty Gender Disability Age Race Geographical location For example, there are places in Scotland which are 2 miles apart but have a life expectancy difference of 10 years. (health and social?)

Answer 3

When one has Asthma, these are the symptoms that one would have which are frightening experiences.

• wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, chest tightness, or trouble breathing
• low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, rapid or weak heartbeat, anxiety, or feeling of "impending doom"
• flushing, itching, hives, or feeling warm
• swelling of the throat or tongue, throat tightness, hoarse voice, or trouble swallowing

Answer 4

1. drugs
2. faulty genes
3. environmental affects
4. food