Explain the relationship between major societal transformations and hypokinetic ailment.
proliferation of motorised transport / technology results in less walking which results in an increase in health conditions such as cardiovascular/hypokinetic ailment ✔
changes in employment and working patterns mean less physical effort required resulting in an increase in cardiovascular/hypokinetic ailment ✔
change in diet, such as rise in fast food leads to people not expending as much effort getting food which results in cardiovascular ailment ✔
aging populations in the developed world are associated with increased levels of hypokinetic ailment as the elderly find it harder to keep as active as they used to be ✔
reduction in personal safety/increase in crime rate leading to reduction of walking and exercising ✔
Award if societal transformations are listed.
Define hypokinetic ailment.
ailment associated with physical inactivity / sedentary behaviour ✔
