Going Viral
What are the 3 common road users on Australian Roads?
1. Cyclists
2. Motorists
3. Pedestrians
What is a drug?
A drug is any substance which alters the normal functioning of the body, excluding food and water
What are the three macronutrients?
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
What are the 5 dimensions of health?
- Physical
- Mental
-Emotional
- Social
- Spiritual
(PMESS)
What is a calculated risk? Provide an example of a calculated risk
Calculated risk is when a risk is taken after careful consideration of the possible outcomes. Weighing the advantages & disadvantages
Name the signs & symptoms of Depression
Tired all the time, sick, sleeping problems, unhappy, anti-social, weight loss, change of appetite
List the five food groups and provide an example of a food in each category.
Fruits
Vegetables
Meat/poultry
Dairy
Grains and cereals
Other
Name the signs & symptoms for Anxiety Disorder
Panic Attacks, Obsessive Thinking, Racing Heart, Edgy
What are the short term affects of alcohol?
Slurred speech, drowsiness, vomiting, headaches
Protective Factor: Any influence that REDUCES the likelihood of developing a disease or injury
Examples: Wearing a seatbelt, wearing protective equipment, following road rules
What is a barrier? What barriers could contribute to people being unable to seek help?
A barrier is a circumstance or obstacle that keeps people or things apart or prevents communication or progress
Barrier: Lack of trust, location, age, disability, employment, education, language difficulties/barriers
Which macronutrient does the body utilise for energy first and which macronutrient does the body use second?
The body utilises carbohydrates for energy first and then fat.
What is stigma in mental health?
Myths, misunderstanding and misconceptions that can cause people to treat individuals with mental illnesses differently as if they are somehow less than other people.
Describe 4 health risks of vaping
1. Popcorn lung
2. Heart-Attack
3. Cancer
4. Heart Problems
Provide 5 examples of risk factors and 5 examples of protective factors
Risk Factors: Jay- Walking, drink-driving, distracting the driver, speeding, mobile phone use, headphones in when crossing the road
Protective Factors: Wearing a seatbelt, following the road-rules, wearing a helmet, having a plan b, wearing protective gear
What is the difference between a health service & a health product?
Health service: institutions or professionals who are accredited or licensed to practice health care under existing laws
Health product: describes medicines, objects and other supplements that are sold to prevent sickness or promote health
Identify THREE factors that influence a person's food choices.
mood and emotions
nutritional value
culture
advertising
family
religion
peers
time
location
What is the difference between psychotic illnesses & non-psychotic illnesses? Provide an example for each one
Psychotic: mental disorders that cause abnormal thinking and perceptions. E.g. BiPolar, Schizophrenia
Non-Psychotic: mental disorders that are triggered by stressful events that can cause excessive worrying, irritability or to obsess over compulsive details. E.g. Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Depression
Provide 4 reasons why people choose to take drugs
Thrill/Excitement
Gain a sense of independence
Prove themselves to others
Develop self confidence & self-esteem
Experimentation
Rebel
Peer pressure
Lack of judgement
Medical conditions
What are some of the gender differences in road related injuries/accidents?
1. Males are overrepresented in road accidents
2. Makes take unnecessary risks on the road e.g. speeding, racing, drink driving, burnouts
3. Males are more likely to be in a car accident or obtain car related injuries due to engaging in more risk taking behaviour than females
Identify the 3 classification of drugs and describe it's effects.
Stimulant- Speeds up the activity of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Increases heart rate
Depressant- Slows down the activity of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Decreases heart rate
Hallucinogen: Alters the users perception of reality
Define a non-communicable disease and provide an example.
E.g. Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Cancer, Athsma
What is the difference between a statistic and prevalence?
Statistic: Refers to numbers used to describe data or relationships.
Prevalence: Refers to commonness - in other words there is a lot of something e.g. There is a high prevalence of drug use in Australia
Provide 3 examples of drugs under each classification?
Stimulant: Ecstacy, Cocaine, caffeine
Depressant: Marijuana, Heroin, alcohol
Hallucinogen: LSD, Magic Mushrooms, Ketamine, ACID