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HEALTH
Quarter 4- Module 8
Prevention and Control
of Diseases and Disorder
( Non-communicable Diseases )

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 I. Mental and Emotional Health

• Demonstrates self-monitoring to prevent non-communicable

diseases (H7DD-IVg-h-28)
• Promotes programs and policies to prevent non-communicable
diseases and lifestyle diseases (H7DD-IVg-h-29)
• Identifies agencies responsible for non-communicable disease
prevention and control (H7DD-IVg-h-30)
II. CONCEPT NOTES

Non-communicable diseases are not caused by pathogens or

disease-causing organism such as bacteria or viruses, but rather, by
how people live, by the conditions with which they are born or by the
hazards around them. It also includes diseases caused by a breakdown
of the body tissues (degenerative diseases), poor diet, environmental
and occupational hazards, stress and tension.

As a grade 7 student, it is your responsibility to impart knowledge

and be an advocate for your fellow students, family and community that
you live in. With that responsibility on your shoulder, this module will help
you equipped with vast knowledge and understanding about prevention
and control of non-communicable diseases.

DepED Reference books distributed to the learners (Learners Material

for PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH)

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Direction: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following statements does NOT describe non-communicable diseases?
A. caused by pathogens
B. consequence of unhealthy lifestyle
C. cannot be transmitted from one person to another
D. consequence of behavioral and hereditary factors
2. Your friend is asthmatic, what do you think he/she should do to prevent an attack?
A. exercise B. manage stress C. eat a balanced diet D. all of the above

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3. Which is NOT a causative factor for non-communicable diseases?
A. virus B. poor diet C. stress D. environmental hazard
4. Health centers are designed to render medical services provided by the Department
of Health (DOH) EXCEPT _________.
A. Physical Therapy C. Center of Cancer Control
B. Nutrition Services D. Health Education and Manpower Services
5. Why do we need to correct myths and misconceptions about non-communicable
disease?
A. We don’t want to be labeled as backward or uneducated.
B. Following myths and misconceptions can endanger our health.
C. We need to change our beliefs to keep pace with the changing times.
D. Our medical practitioners well get mad if we don’t follow their advice.

Learning Task 1: LET’S MONITOR OUR HEALTH!

Directions: This activity, you will learn about self-monitoring skills and health practices
to avoid non-communicable diseases.
Do you think your practices help you avoid diseases? Answer the following
personal inventory with a YES or NO based on your health practices. Be honest.

MONITORING HEALTH PRACTICES

1. I get enough sleep. __________

2. I consult a doctor when I observe something
Unusual in my body. __________
3. I exercise regularly. __________
4. I eat fruits and vegetables. __________
5. I don’t smoke. __________
6. I avoid eating foods that are too salty, sweet or fatty. __________
7. I properly manage my stress. __________
8. I make sure that the food I eat is nutritious. __________
9. I drink enough amount of water a day. __________
10. I monitor my weight regularly. __________

RATING:

A “ YES” corresponds to one point. If you get a score of 8 to 10, it means

Very Good. While getting 4-7 means Good, and 1-3 means Fair.

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Learning Task 2: PHOTO COLLAGE
This activity will help you know more about the skills to prevent non-communicable
disease.
Direction: study the collage photos well and describe each photo.

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Learning Task 3: This activity will help you know the different agencies that provide
health services.
Direction: Identify what agency is being referred to. Choose your answers inside the
box.
A. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) D. Department of Education (DepEd)

B. Food and Drug Authority (DFA) E. Department of Health (DOH)

C. National Nutritional Council (NNC)

_________1. The primary government agency responsible for the equitable,

sustainable, and quality health for the Filipinos.
_________2. Regulate consumer products and implement stricter policies
on issues such as marketing of food products. Products labeling,
and tobacco regulation.
_________3. Conducts several programs to promote nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
_________4. Conducts regular activities that promote school health and
Nutrition, and the control and prevention of non-communicable diseases.
_________5. The agency that advocates and promote the “Perfect 10” program.

Performance Task 1:
Direction: Cut out pictures from old magazines and newspapers, showing health
ways to prevent non-communicable disease. Make a collage and submit your work
next meeting.

III. REFLECTION

Instruction: Complete the statement below.

I have learned that _______________________________
I am happy because ______________________________

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 IV. REFERENCES

DepED Reference books distributed to the learners (Learners Material

for Physical Education & Health)

https://www.who.int/nmh/publications/ecosoc_summary_en.pdf

https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Health-CG_with-tagged-math-e...

https://www.slideshare.net/lhoralight/health-50199667

https://www.slideshare.net/marge_deguia/modulehealthgrade7-130301200610phpapp01-...

https://www.slideshare.net/lhoralight/health-q3-q4

http://healthlove.in/health/diseases-and-conditions/communicable-diseases/non-co...

http://educationalprojams.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/2/3/102353042/q3.pdf

https://www.slideshare.net/joaquinfraginal/aggregated-health-lm-3-and-4

https://www.slideshare.net/crizzelejoyligtas/non-communicable-diseases-104445563

https://www.coursehero.com/file/p6t158em/consequence-of-unhealthy-lifestyle-c-ca...

https://brainly.ph/question/12727539

https://www.slideshare.net/lycalocario/pearson-correlation-table

https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/ip/un-rpt.pdf

http://www.ro9.doh.gov.ph/index.php/health-programs/infectious-disease-program/e...

https://www.who.int/westernpacific/activities/preventing-and-controlling-noncomm...

https://brainly.ph/question/5460101

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SST - III
AILEEN C. MENINA
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LEARNING TASK 3 LEARNING TASK 2 LEARNING TASK 1 Pre- Assessment:
1. E Answer may vary Answer may vary 1. A
2. D
2. B
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