Question

what are behavorial and psychological factor of piblic health

Answer 1

There are so many factors that affect the public health.

Behavioural factors are the behavioural characterstics of the person which influence the person's lifestyle as well as health.
Substance abuse is the major factor which affect the health of public. It is considered as a behavioural factor. substance abuse include the use of tobacco, alcohol, unwanted use of medications etc. This will lead to serious health issues. Mostly this type of behaviour is developed by the influence of peer group so public had a major role in this behaviour.

Disease screeing practice is another behavioural factor which affect the health. Some people are not interested to done the medical check up properly. Some are only do the check up if the condition become severe. This type of behaviour affect the public health negatively. Because if a person had comunicable disease and he is not willing to do the test and take proper care then it will spread all around the community. If there is risk factor or genetical problems regular check up should done.Psychological imparement or mental abnormalities are also a trigger factor for health of public.