Factors affecting development Unit 4
Life factors Genetic Biological Environmental Socio–economic Lifestyle
Genetic factors Cystic fibrosis Down’s syndrome Sickle-cell anaemia Asthma
Biological factors Pre-natal Smoking Alcohol Drugs Nutrition Infection
Environmental factors Water and sanitation Pollution
Socio-economic factors Family Housing Income Community Media Peer groups Culture and beliefs
Social class Employment status Gender Education
Lifestyle factors Nutrition Exercise Stress Substance abuse Smoking Alcohol Drugs