Peace
What does peace mean as a prerequisite for health?
Living free from conflict, violence, war, fear and serious threats to personal safety.
What features should appropriate shelter provide?
Safety, security, protection from weather, adequate space, sanitation and protection from environmental hazards.
How does education support health?
It develops literacy, knowledge, decision-making skills, health knowledge and employment opportunities.
Why is food considered a prerequisite for health?
Food provides the nutrients and energy required for growth, body functioning, movement, concentration and disease prevention.
How does income support health?
Income allows people to purchase food, shelter, clothing, transport, healthcare, education and recreational opportunities.
How can a lack of peace affect a student’s education?
Violence or conflict may make travelling to school unsafe, close schools, interrupt lessons or cause students to relocate.
Why is simply having a building to live in not always considered adequate shelter?
The building may be unsafe, overcrowded, insecure, unaffordable or lacking clean water, heating, ventilation or sanitation.
What is health literacy?
The ability to access, understand and use health information to make informed decisions
Why does eating enough food not always mean a person has adequate nutrition?
The food may be high in energy but low in essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, protein and fibre.
How can income influence social health and wellbeing?
Sufficient income may allow people to participate in sport, recreation, celebrations and community activities, helping them build relationships.
Explain how a lack of peace could affect both physical and emotional health and wellbeing.
It may cause injury or death, affecting physical health, while ongoing fear and stress may reduce emotional health and wellbeing.
Explain how overcrowded housing may affect physical health and wellbeing.
Overcrowding can increase the spread of infectious diseases, reduce sleep quality and expose residents to unsafe living conditions.
How could low education levels increase the risk of poor physical health?
A person may struggle to understand health information, medication instructions, nutrition advice or disease-prevention messages.
How can food insecurity affect mental health and wellbeing?
Hunger may reduce concentration, decision-making and clear thinking, while uncertainty about food may cause ongoing stress.
Why does a high income not automatically guarantee good health?
Health is also influenced by factors such as peace, relationships, shelter, education, food, behaviours and access to services.
Why might access to hospitals and schools still not improve health during armed conflict?
People may be unable to safely travel to or use these services because of violence, damaged infrastructure or displacement.
How could insecure shelter affect both social and mental health and wellbeing?
Frequent relocation may disrupt friendships and community connections, affecting social health, while uncertainty and stress may affect mental health.
Explain the relationship between education and income.
Education can provide knowledge, skills and qualifications that improve employment opportunities and earning potential.
What four factors are required for food security?
Food must be available, accessible, affordable and nutritious.
A family can afford rent and basic food but cannot afford healthcare, transport or school activities. Why might their income still be considered insufficient?
Their income does not allow them to meet all essential needs or participate fully in education, healthcare and community life.
: A community has enough food, housing and schools, but residents regularly experience violence. Explain why health outcomes may still be poor.
A lack of peace may cause injury, fear, stress and disrupted access to food, shelter, education and employment. This demonstrates that prerequisites for health are interconnected.
A family is frequently moved between temporary accommodation. Explain how this may affect shelter, education and emotional health.
Temporary accommodation limits secure shelter, moving may interrupt school attendance and learning, and uncertainty may create worry, fear and difficulty managing emotions.
Explain how education could indirectly improve a person’s physical and social health and wellbeing
Education may lead to stable employment and income. Income can improve access to nutritious food and healthcare, supporting physical health, and allow participation in recreational and community activities, supporting social health.
A remote community has food in local shops, but fresh food is expensive and often spoiled. Explain why food security is still limited.
Food exists, but it may not be affordable, nutritious or consistently available. This limits access to a balanced diet and may increase the risk of poor health.
Explain how losing income could create a chain reaction affecting shelter, food and education.
Reduced income may make rent unaffordable, leading to insecure shelter. It may reduce access to nutritious food and limit money for school transport, technology, uniforms or other educational needs.