Module 2 Environment and Community Health

Pretest

Direction:
Match column A with column B. Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided.

1. Environmental health
2. Community health
3. Community
4. Health
5. pandemic

a. an outbreak of a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world.

b. a state of complete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being and not merely the
absence of disease or infirmity and the ability to lead a socially and economically productive
life
c. comprises those aspects of human health that are determined by physical, chemical,
biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the surrounding environment that consists of
prevention and control of diseases.
d. the art and science of maintaining, protecting and improving the health of all the members
of the community through organized and sustained community efforts
e. defined as a sociological group in a large place sharing one environment - includes the
individual and the family

Module 2 Community Health

At the end of this module, students should be able to:

Explain how a healthy environment positively impact the health and well being
of its people and define community health
Analyze the effects of environmental issues on people’s health
Suggest ways to prevent and manage environmental health issues

Overview

This module will allow us to explore, promote programs to address disparities by ensuring
equitable access to health resources. Such disparities include living in an isolated rural area with limited
healthcare providers or being unable to afford health insurance. And take a look at community health
centers as the primary care provider in communities where health equity is limited by socioeconomic
factors.
Read and Learn

Health is wealth. What is community health? Community health is the collective well-being of
community members. Is your community a good community? Is it a clean community? Describe your
community and your dream community. Activity 1

My Community My Dream Community

Community and Environmental Health

Health -a state of complete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity and the ability to lead a socially and economically productive life
(WHO, 2002)

Community - defined as a sociological group in a large place sharing one environment - includes
the individual and the family

Community health - as the art and science of maintaining, protecting and improving the health
of all the members of the community through organized and sustained community efforts

Environmental health - comprises those aspects of human health that are determined by
physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the surrounding environment that
consists of prevention and control of diseases.

Characteristics of a Healthy Community

A clean and safe physical environment.

An environment that meets everyone’s basic needs.
An environment that promotes social harmony and actively involves everyone.
An understanding of local health and environment issues.
A community that participates in identifying local solutions to local problems.
A community whose members have access to varied experiences, means of interaction and
communication.
Accessible and appropriate health services and facilities.
The promotion and celebration of historical and cultural heritage.
A diverse and innovative economy
A sustainable use of available resources for all
Possible Services observed from your community.

Fogging
cleaning the drainage
improved street lighting
Public market groceries
Barangay fiesta, summer sports and recreational events
Charter Anniversary Symposium
Proper segregation of waste materials
Weekly collection of garbage
Church
Brgy. Recreational Plaza
Brgy. Gymnasium/Stadium
School Free immunization
Consultation
Pre-natal Services
Celebrating barangay fiesta
Flores de Mayo
Holy Week
livelihood programs
Public deep well

Activity #2 Cite researches and study that would support why a healthy environment is
important? Use free graphic organizer online for your presentation (e.g. story board, etc.)

Activity #3 Discuss and present possible ways to help improve the present community and
environment problems and issues that your community is facing right now aside form the COVID 19
pandemic? Use free graphic organizer online for your presentation (e.g. story board, etc.)

Main Task (Post-Test) (google meet)

Task #1. The class will be divided into 4-5 groups.

Each group has to divide their members into two teams (Team A and B)

Team A will discuss about their DREAM community for 5 minutes while team B will discuss their
existing community. After 5 minutes of discussion, the group will summarize everything that has been
discussed through a Venn diagram. Present at least 5 ideas in each aspect in an enumerated form.

Write it in a piece of Manila paper or any writing materials. Choose two (2) representatives from
your group to present your Venn diagram to the class which will happen next week or during our
synchronous class.

Task #2. Poster Making

Make a poster about the community and environment problem with emphasis on COVID 19
pandemic in your locality following the guide questions below.
 a. Why do you believe it’s a problem?
b. How does this problem affect you and your family?
c. What can you do to lessen/reduce its effect?

Task #3. Picture Analysis

Look at the picture below and answer following the guide questions

Images Describe each (how) Causes and effects Ways of preventing

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2
3
4

Post-Test

1. Has your community changed through the years? What are these changes and how does it
affect you?
2. Tasks number 3 column 3 discusses its causes and effects. Explain how can a healthy
environment can affect the health of the people?