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Question 1
1.1 Risky behavior
 Type of behaviour that may expose you to harm which may prevent
you from reaching your full potential.
Two factors why it is important for youths to research about and

be knowledgeable about it
● Informed decision making

By understanding the risks and consequences, the youth can make informed
decisions by reducing the likelihood of engaging in harmful
behavior.
● Protection and harmful reduction
Being knowledgeable about risky behavior helps, the youth recognize
potential dangers and develop strategies to protect themselves and others,
this leads to improved physical and mental well-being.
1.3 Four contributing factors that may lead to an increase of

learners abusing substances in schools
● Accessibility and availability

Drug landlords may have delcars inside schools, which may lead to
temptation of more learners wanting to explore the experiment of using
drugs
● Academic pressure and stress

High levels of academic pressure and stress can lead learners to seek ways
to cope with demands of schools and performance expectations. Some turn to
substance abuse as means of managing stress.
● Lack of education and awareness

Lack of education and awareness about risky and consequences of engaging
substance abuse can leave students wanting to explore with drugs not fully
understanding the risks involved.
● Traumatic experiences
Learners who have experienced trauma such as physical or emotional abuse,
neglect or other unfavorable childhood experiences may turn to substance
abuse as a way to cope with their trauma.
1.4.1 Two impacts of drug addiction
• Emotional
-people who are struggling with addiction may face heightened feelings of
sadness anxiety, depression and anger.
- it can erode individuals’ side of self, feeling hopelessness and guilty.
• Physical
- Many drugs have the potential to cause cardiovascular issues which cab
range from increased heart heartrate and blood pressure
- Drug addiction can cause sleep disturbance and skin problems. A person
facial becomes old even though they are still on their youthful years.
1.4.2 Factors that impact negatively on lifestyle choices mainly

unsafe road use
 Lack of safe driving or road knowledge, such as understanding road
sign.
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 The influence of alcohol or drugs while driving that leads to weakened
judgement and slower reaction times.
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QUESTION 2
CHANGES IN YOUTH RISKY BEHAVIOUR

% Of risky % of risky Difference Description Reason for
behaviour in behaviour in between change
2018 2020 2018 and
2020
Due fear of
41% 38% 3% decrease Fewer being
engaged in infected with
sex STI or HIV
Due to socio
More sexual economic
41% 45% 4%increase partners factors
Competition,
21% Commit lifestyle,
17% 4%increase suicide stress disease
and media
Question 3
3.1 Four benefits of youth participation in community anti-

substance abuse campaigns
•Empowerment of youths to become advocates of healthier lifestyle

•The youth will influence others to change their lives
•Increased self-discipline and time management
•Developing leadership and communication skills through active
involvement in campaigns
3.2 Values of positive role models in one’s behavior
•Positive role models display positive behavior, setting an example of how

to live positively, thus influencing the learner to occupy the behavior.
•Guidance
 positive role models can provide guidance, advice and mentorship to
help individuals navigate difficult situations and make informed
decisions.
3.3 Three practical strategies that could be implemented by the

community to ensure that the anti-substance abuse campaigns
are effective
• Education and Prevention programs

 Community organization can implement education and prevention
programs targeted at different age groups to increase awareness
about consequences of a substance abuse
•Collaboration efforts with local organizations and authorities

 The community can establish partnership with local aid such as
health care centers to work together towards combating substance
abuse
•Strengthen community-based support system con provide


3.5. Impact of risky behavior on your personal expectations in

relation to the career you want to follow
• Affects academic performance.
 Risky behavior can distract from learning and development, this
can overall negatively affect academic performance.
• Professional reputation.
 Engaging in risky behavior can damage one’s professional
reputation leading to missed promotions or limited career growth.
• Decreased job security

 Risky behavior can result in termination or disciplinary actions ,
comprising job security and stability.

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Question 1

1.1 Risky behavior

Two factors why it is important for youths to research about and

● Informed decision making

1.3 Four contributing factors that may lead to an increase of

● Accessibility and availability

● Academic pressure and stress

● Lack of education and awareness

1.4.2 Factors that impact negatively on lifestyle choices mainly

CHANGES IN YOUTH RISKY BEHAVIOUR

3.1 Four benefits of youth participation in community anti-

•Empowerment of youths to become advocates of healthier lifestyle

3.2 Values of positive role models in one’s behavior

•Positive role models display positive behavior, setting an example of how

3.3 Three practical strategies that could be implemented by the

• Education and Prevention programs

•Collaboration efforts with local organizations and authorities

•Strengthen community-based support system con provide

3.5. Impact of risky behavior on your personal expectations in

• Decreased job security

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