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| The Biological determinants of childrens health- genetics includes |
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| Inherited characteristics, Sex, timing of development and disorders. |
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| The Biological determinants of childrens health-Body weight affects |
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| Blood pressure, diabetes, heat intolerance, asthma and sleep apnoea |
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| Problems associated with low birth weight include |
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| greater risk of ill health, significant disabilities and death. |
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| a behavioural determinant significant in the chance of getting melanomas. |
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| Children who have more than 2 hours of screentime/day are likely when adults to have |
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| poor fitness, smoke, increased cholesterol and overweight. |
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| Poor oral hygiene can lead to |
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| difficulty sleeping, eating and speaking and high absenteeism from school |
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| During pregnancy what things are known to be bad for foetus growth and development. |
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| smoking, alcohol and drug use. |
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| Breast milk is perfect for babies because it is |
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| hygeinic, convenient and contains antibodies to protect from infection |
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| One of the most cost effective public health programs for preventing child morality and morbidity |
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| THe Physical Environment refers to |
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| the conditions in the world we live in including climate, housing and rec. facilities. |
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