Grade 9 Lesson 1 - Community Health

NAME: MARK JHON T. BALIWANG

DATE: 09/29/21 SECTION: ALUMINUM -A

DIRECTIONS

Ask the adults in your family to identify which of these diseases are most common among your
family members: hypertension, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, respiratory disease. Pick two that are
most common and identify some primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention measures related to
those diseases. You may research this on the internet.

DISEA PRIMARY SECONDARY TERTIARY

SE PREVENTION PREVENTION PREVENTION

CANCER
Primary cancer prevention is
achieved through two mechanisms:
the promotion of health and
wellness and reduction of risks
known to contribute to cancer
development (ONS, 2002). Primary
prevention aims to reverse or
inhibit the carcinogenic process
through modifications in a patient’s
diet or environment or through
pharmacologic mechanisms (Turini
& DuBois, 2002). Examples of
primary prevention include smoking
cessation interventions and
chemoprophylaxis in women at
high risk for breast cancer
Secondary cancer prevention
includes screening and early
detection. In general, screening
for cancer refers to checking for
the presence of disease in
populations at risk, and early
detection is defined as testing for
cancer when no symptoms are
present (ONS, 2002). Secondary
prevention seeks to detect
cancer at the earliest possible
stage, when the disease is most
likely to be treated successfully.
Tertiary prevention refers to
care aimed at reducing
morbidity and disability in
people diagnosed with, and
being treated for, disease.
Tertiary prevention can be
initiated after a diagnosis of
cancer to improve quality of
life and survivorship. Tertiary
prevention methods, including
chemotherapy or targeted
therapy, may be used to help
keep a localized cancer from
spreading or metastasizing

DIABETES
 Now that you know these two diseases are common among your family members, what can
you do to lower your risk for developing these diseases? Consider the following:
STOP
2 habits that I should stop
Eating an Unhealthy Diet
This may be one of the most important
habits to focus on when you want to
decrease your cancer risk. Eat a diet high
in nutrient-rich fruits and veggies, and
avoiding red meat and processed foods.
Avoid soda and artificial sweeteners, and
opt for water when possible. While some
studies show correlation between
unhealthy food consumption and cancer
risk (as opposed to causation) you can’t
deny that a healthy immune system will
help prevent disease overall.
Allowing Yourself to be
Overly Stressed
It’s no surprise that the mind and body
are connected. Your body’s response to
stress includes high blood pressure,
rapid heart rate, and high blood sugar.
START CONTINUE
2 habits that I should start 2 habits that I should continue
Protect yourself from
Get regular medical care
the sun
Regular self-exams and screenings
for various types of cancers — such Skin cancer is one of the most
as cancer of the skin, colon, cervix common kinds of cancer — and
and breast — can increase your one of the most preventable. 
chances of discovering cancer
early, when treatment is most likely
to be successful.
Maintain a healthy
Eat a healthy diet weight and be physically
Although making healthy selections active
at the grocery store and at
Maintaining a healthy weight
mealtime can't guarantee cancer
might lower the risk of various
prevention, it might reduce your
types of cancer, including
risk. Eat healthy. This is crucial
when you have diabetes, because
cancer of the breast, prostate,
lung, diabetes, colon and
what you eat affects your blood
kidney.
sugar.