HEALTH: IS IT A RIGHT OR AN OBLIGATION

I. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity.
II. WHO – The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the
fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political
belief, economic or social condition.
III. International Declaration of Human Rights

Art. 25. Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of
himself and of his family……

IV. International Covenant of Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

Art. 12. The State Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the
enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health.

V. Art. XIII Sec. 11 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution

The State shall adopt an integrated and comprehensive approach to health development which
shall endeavor to make essential goods, health and other social services available to all the
people at affordable cost.

VI. RA 11223 Universal Health Care Act

Sec. 2. Declaration of Principles and Policies- It is the policy of the State to protect and promote
the right to health of all Filipinos and instill health consciousness among them. Towards this end,
the State shall adopt:

(a) An integrated and comprehensive approach to ensure that all Filipino are health
literate, provided with healthy living conditions and protected from hazards and
risks that could affect their health;

VII. How can we be health literate? How can we maintain our health as our social responsibility?
VIII. We have to read our manuals.
IX. Leading Causes of Death and the current Pandemic COVID 19
X. Health is not a matter of chance. It is a matter of choice.
XI. 3 John 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health…”
XII. Rev. 14: 6.7 And I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting
gospel to preach to them that dwell on the earth, to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people
saying with a loud voice, Fear God and give glory to Him; for the hour of his judgment is
come and worship him that made heaven and earth, and the sea and the fountains of
waters.
XIII. 1 Cor. 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
XIV. It is our own lifestyle that is killing us.
XV. It is Satan’s counterfeit plan to destroy our health.
XVI. God provides fresh air, Satan’s counterfeit is polluted air
XVII. Cigarette Smoking cause heart disease, strokes, emphysema and etc.
 XVIII. Smoking affects not only our health but the health of our love ones.
XIX. Exodus 20:13 Thou shalt not kill
XX. R.A. 9211 Tobacco Regulation Act and Clean Air Act of 1999, E.O. 26
XXI. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
XXII. Fresh water, satan’s counterfeit Alcoholic beverages.
XXIII. Prov. 20:1 Wine is a mocker. Strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not
wise.
XXIV. Evil effects of alcohol:
XXV. Proverbs 23: 31-33 Look not thou upon the wine when it is red, when it giveth his colour in
the cup, when it moveth itself aright. At the last, it biteth like a serpent, and stingeth like an
adder. Thine eyes shall behold strange women, and thine heart shall utter perverse things.
XXVI. 1 Cor. 10:13
XXVII. Exod. 15: 26
XXVIII. Diseases in the Ancient Egypt
XXIX. Gen. 1:29 Every herb that yields seed. (Plant based diet the original diet)
XXX. Gen. 5:27 Age of methuselah
XXXI. Gen. 7:2 Clean and unclean animals
XXXII. Leviticus 3:17 no eating of blood and animal fat
XXXIII. Leviticus 11:2, 3 prohibited foods
XXXIV. Deut. 14: 7,8
XXXV. Pork Scientific Evidence
XXXVI. Lev.11: 9, 10 and its effects
XXXVII. Lev. 11:13 Birds of prey and scavengers prohibited
XXXVIII. 3 Diets in the Bible
a. Acceptable b. unacceptable c. Ideal
XXXIX. Did these health laws are nailed on the cross. Acts. 10: 17, 28
XL. How can we gain victory against this undesirable habits and lifestyle
XLI. John 1: 12 But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the Sons of God.
XLII. Luke 18:27 The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.
XLIII. 1 Cor. 10:31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.
XLIV. Health: Is it a Right or an Obligation. I shall say both.

Prepared by: Atty. Eduardo M. Anerdez Jr.

(Still subject for further revision to comply with the 45 mins. Time for the speaker).