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HEALTH
Quarter 2 – Module 5 – Week 5
Health Trends, Issues, and
Concerns in the National Level
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HEALTH
Quarter 2 – Module 5 – Week 5: Health Trends, Issues, and Concerns in the
National Level
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Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad
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Development Team of the Module
Writer: Lorevie O. Centino
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HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS IN THE NATIONAL LEVEL
I. Introduction:
Dear Facilitator,
This module gives the learner and the parents/guardians/siblings an opportunity to
learn about the existing health issues and concerns in our country and how are we going to
contribute in the management of this issues as an individual. The lessons require reading
(silently or aloud) to further enhance the reading and comprehension skills of the learner, and
answering exercises. A Pre-Test is given to the Learner for a simple diagnosis about the
lesson. An Answer Key is provided on a separate sheet at the back of this module. Please
make sure to assist the learner in answering the tests and activities honestly to ensure
reliability of gathered information. Furthermore, please remind the learners to use separate
sheets in answering the pre-test, exercises, and post-test, properly labelled.
Dear Learner,
This module will let you experience learning on your own, within the standards of the
Department of Education. The activities were customized so that you will find learning still
fun and accessible even at home. Please follow the instructions given in this module and
please also listen for further instructions from your facilitator. With a little collaboration with
your family, you might also find learning more enjoyable.
Continue to learn and grow! Be Safe!
II. Objective:
WHAT I NEED TO ACHIEVE!
Hello Learner!
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Recommend ways of managing health issues, trends, and concerns (H10HC-lle-g-5)
III. Pre-Test:
“How have you been doing dear learner?”
Seems like you’re ready. Let’s have first a test before we proceed.
Instruction: Fill in the table below. Think of at least five (5) social health issues and/or
environmental issues that affects people’s health and identify what government policy/
program is addressing the issues you have identified.
SOCIAL HEALTH ISSUE /
GOVERNMENT POLICY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
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IV. Learning Activities:
LET’S READ!
SOCIAL HEALTH
Peer influence also concerns you as adolescents. You are in the developmental stage
wherein you build lasting relationships with peers. Here are some issues that you may
encounter:
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1. Cybercrime
With the advancement of technology, there are various platforms where you may
express yourself. This diversity may do both good and harm to you. “Cyber refers to a
computer or a computer network, the electronic medium in which online communication takes
place”. Thus, cybercrime is simply any crime committed in cyberspace. To protect the citizens
from this concern, the government mandated Republic Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime
Prevention Act of 2012. The law mandates the prohibition of cybersex, child pornography,
unsolicited commercial communications, and computer-related identity theft.
2. Child Pornography
In relation to cybercrime, child pornography has become a pressing concern of this
generation. Republic Act No. 9775 or the Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009 defines the crime
of child pornography. As defined, “Child pornography” refers to any representation, whether
visual, audio, or written combination thereof, by electronic, mechanical, digital, optical,
magnetic or any other means, of child engaged or involved in real or simulated explicit sexual
activities” (Official Gazette, 2009).
Child pornography may also be syndicated if there are three (3) or more persons
confederating with one another. In this light, it is not only the victim who can file a complaint,
but the parents or guardians, relative within the third degree, officer or social worker of a
licensed child-caring institution or DSWD, barangay chairman, law enforcement officer, at
least three concerned responsible citizens in the same place where the pornography occurs,
and a person who is knowledgeable of the law may do so.
Once the victim is identified, he/she is subject to care, custody and treatment from the
Department of Social Welfare and Development. In addition, an inter-agency program shall
also be established to prevent child pornography.
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3. Hazing
Fraternities and sororities, gangs, and social groups are starting to become more and
more identified and publicized. Because of their “alleged” prestige and prime, more teens are
encouraged to be a part of them. For some of these groups, hazing may be an option to test
an “applicant’s” willingness and commitment. On the other hand, hazing is very dangerous,
and proven to have killed many lives.
The government protects the youth through the Republic Act No. 8949 or the Anti-
Hazing Law. The Act penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites wherein the
“applicant” is subjected to severe physical and emotional pain and suffering
4. Blood Donation
Being proactive citizens of the country, you must willingly help others in ways that will
not harm you. One of the emerging forms of voluntary service is blood donation. Republic Act
No. 7719 or the National Blood Services Act of 1994 aims to promote and encourage voluntary
blood donation by the citizenry, provide for adequate, safe and affordable and equitable
distribution of blood and blood products. In order to attain these aims, the Act provisions the
establishment of a Blood Services Network.
SAFETY IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Pollution and road safety are two of the most usual issues that concern you as a
member of your community. Here are some policies most appropriate to address these
concerns.
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1. Pollution
With the exponential growth in population, more resources are being demanded and
supplied to the people. However, people do not manage these resources properly. Thus,
pollution arises. That is why the government mandated the Republic Act No. 9512 or the
National Environmental Awareness and Education Act of 2008.
This Act promotes environmental awareness through environmental education.
Various educational agencies, DSWD, DOST, and DENR shall integrate environmental
education in their curricula. It shall encompass the concepts and principles, laws, international
and national best practices, threats of degradation and its impacts to human well-being,
responsibilities of humans in conservation, protection and rehabilitation of resources, and
sustainable development through the environment. In addition, environmental education shall
also be part of the National Service Training Program (NSTP).
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2. Road Safety
Road accidents are one of the most frequent causes of death among Filipinos. To
respond to this alarming situation, citizens are protected by law through these Republic Acts.
Republic Act No. 8750 or the Seat Belts Use Act of 1999 aims to secure and safeguard
passengers and drivers of motor vehicles from injuries and other effects of vehicular accidents.
The policy includes the mandatory wearing of seatbelts by the driver and front seat passengers
of any running motor vehicle. The Act also prohibits children from sitting in the front seat of
any motor vehicle.
In addition, Republic Act No. 10586 or the Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law also
penalizes those who will be caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, and other
similar substances.
Practice Task: “A Letter to the Government”
Instruction: If you are given a chance to talk to the country’s lawmakers, what will you
suggest in order to further improve the management of the issues and concerns that had
been discussed? Use your activity sheet in doing this task.
V. Post Test:
We’re almost done Dear Learner!
Now let’s put to a test what you have learned.
Instruction: Choose 5 policies and provide ways on how does these policies manage the social
and environmental concerns/issues it is addressing.
*Cybercrime Prevention Act *Anti-Child Pornography Act
*National Blood Services Act *Anti-Hazing Law
*Seat Belts Use Act *Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law
*National Environmental Awareness
and Education Act
Policy: ____________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
ANSWER KEY
Pre-Test:
Instruction: Fill in the table below. Think of at least five (5) social health issues and/or
environmental issues that affects people’s health and identify what government policy/
program is addressing the issues you have identified.
Possible Response:
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SOCIAL HEALTH ISSUE /
GOVERNMENT POLICY
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE
1. Cybercrime RA 10175 / Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012
2. Child Pornography RA 9775 / Anti-Child Pornography Act of 2009
3. Hazing RA 8949 / Anti-Hazing Law
RA 9512 / National Environmental Awareness and
4. Pollution
Education Act of 2008
5. Road Safety RA 8750 / Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
(Reference/s: Physical Education and Health, Grade 10 Learning Material, pages 245-248)
Practice Task: “A Letter to the Government”
Instruction: If you are given a chance to talk to the country’s lawmakers, what will you
suggest in order to further improve the management of the issues and concerns that had
been discussed?
The letter composition will be through this rubric:
Areas of
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Assessment
Ideas Presents ideas in Presents ideas in Ideas are too Ideas are vague or
an original a consistent general unclear
manner manner
Organization Strong and Organized Some No organization; lack
organized beg/mid/end organization; beg/mid/end
beg/mid/end attempt at a
beg/mid/end
Grammar, Virtually no Few spelling and A number of So many spelling,
Usage & spelling, punctuation spelling, punctuation and
Mechanics punctuation or errors, minor punctuation or grammatical errors
grammatical grammatical grammatical that it interferes with
errors errors errors the writing
Post Test:
Instruction: Choose 5 policies and provide ways on how does these policies manage the social
and environmental concerns/issues it is addressing.
Possible Response:
Anti-Hazing Law
The Act penalizes those who will go too far during initiation rites wherein the
“applicant” is subjected to severe physical and emotional pain and suffering.
Reference:
Physical Education and Health, Grade 10 Learning Material, pages 245-248
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HEALTH
Quarter 2 – Module 5 – Week 5
Health Trends, Issues, and
Concerns in the National Level
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recommendations to the Department of Education at action@[Link].
We value your feedback and recommendations.
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