Life Factors

Different factors will effect an individuals development These factors will effect your chosen celebrity at some point Try to identify the factors that could be linked to your chosen celebrity

Factors effecting development Genetic factors Biological influences before birth Environmental influences Socio-economic factors Lifestyle

Genetic factors Each living cell in the human body contains a nucleus with 23 pairs of chromosomes (one from mother, one from father) Each chromosome carries units of inheritance (genes) Genes are made up of DNA DNA- contains instructions for producing proteins Proteins- regulate human development

Genetic disorders Sometimes babies can be born with genetic conditions Usually tested for before or just after birth We can’t change nature (genes) but we can alter the environment (nurture) to ensure that an individual leads a healthier life Nature will always interact with nurture

Task In small groups research one genetic factor Produce Power Point/ poster Present back to class today Cystic Fibrosis Coeliac Disease Asthma Brittle Bone Disease Rheumatic disease Phenylketonuria

Biological influences on development

Biological influences The environment inside the womb can have an influence on a child's development. Drinking Smoking Infection Diet

Foetal alcohol syndrome Mothers who drink large amounts during pregnancy may have a baby affected by this Hearing and ear problems Mouth, teeth and facial problems Weak immune system Epilepsy Liver damage Kidney and heart defects Cerebral palsy and other muscular problems Height and weight issues Hormonal disorders.

When the mother drinks, alcohol crosses into the placenta The baby's liver isn't fully formed so cannot metabolise the alcohol quickly enough Most likely to happen in first 3 months as the face develops in weeks 6-9

Infections in pregnancy There are certain infections that a mother can get during pregnancy which can attack the foetus Rubella (measles) is very dangerous if caught during first month of pregnancy- blindness, deafness and heart defects Cytomegalovirus (herpes) can cause blindness, deafness and learning difficulties Infections During Pregnancy: TOXOPLASMOSIS, THRUSH, UTIs &STDs Infections During Pregnancy: TOXOPLASMOSIS, THRUSH, UTIs &STDs

Diet Everything that a mother eats will effect the foetus. High sugar/fat diets can lead to an increase in cholesterol and heart disease for children later on in life. Malnutrition can lead to a lifetime of poor health. What should mothers eat? Breastfeeding can also have an effect on development

Environmental In pairs chose one of the following and create a poster / mind map of how it effects development? Pollution Overcrowding/damp Access to recreational facilities Bullying Family dysfunction Culture, religion or beliefs Effects of discrimination

Socio-economic The economic resources that you or your family have can have a major impact on your quality of life and how an individual develops

Socio- Economic Factors Education Income / Occupation Religion Culture / Ethnicity Peer Pressure Geographic Location

Income differences Income in the UK is not distributed evenly. The top 20% of households get around 18 times more money each year than those on a low income. Nearly 20% of the population are living on a low income

Income- what are the effects on development? High income Good food Private health care Education Quality housing Transport Low income Poor food Barriers to accessing care Poor housing Transport?

Expenditure Low wages- high out goings Electricity meters Loan sharks Unable to get credit/ mortgage Transport costs

Employment status Low paid job Benefits Dangerous working conditions 22% children live in low income households Low income is linked with being a victim of crime

EDUCATION What are the effects on development? Low income and education Restricted space Overcrowded housing- no study space Parents less able to support Limited access to resources Pressure to earn money Low expectations

Values and attitudes Socialisation with family, carers, peer groups Life experiences- bullying, discrimination Social media Culture How do all of these effect development?

Lifestyle Choices Positive Exercise Negative Drug use