Combined Science GCSE
Stress and life situations
What Stress and life situations means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Stress and life situations
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Long-term stress is linked to raised blood pressure and poorer mental health, and life situations such as poor housing, low income, pollution or limited access to healthcare increase the risk of ill health.
Topics that use Stress and life situations
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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