HEALTH

EDUCATION

1 st Quarter
ACTIVITY: in ½ crosswise answer
the ff.

– Why is your community not ideal one?

Explain.
– What characteristics would you like to have in
your community?
– How can you make you community an ideal
one?
LESSON 1:
The Concepts of
Community and
Environmental
Health
 WHAT IS HEALTH?

”the condition of being well or free from disease”

(Merriam-Webster dictionary).
INFECTIOUS DISEASE – a disease that is
communicable and is caused by microorganisms
such as virus and bacteria.
HYPOKINETIC DISEASE - Chronic, non-communicable
condition that is associated with lack of physical
activity. Also called LIFESTYLE DISEASE
 WHAT IS HEALTH?
"a state of complete physical, mental and
social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease or infirmity“ (World Health
Organization, 1946).
 WHAT IS HEALTH?
“Health typically refers to the overall condition
of the body or mind, and the presence and
absence of illness and injury” (Fahey, Insel,
Roth, 2011).
 WHAT IS HEALTH?
– “Optimal well-being that contributes to one’s
quality of life. It is more than the freedom of
disease and illness, though freedom from
disease is important to good health.
– Optimal health includes high level of mental,
social, emotional, spiritual, and physical
wellness within the limits of one’s heredity and
personal abilities” (Corbin, et. al.,2013).
WORD
ASSOCIATION:
✓Community
✓Community Health
✓Environmental Health
✓Community- is defined as a
sociological group in a large
place sharing one
environment. It therefore
includes the individual and
the family.
✓Community Health-
is defined 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
psychological factors in the
surrounding environment.
According to the WHO 2002,
The characteristics of a healthy
community include:
• 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
Our government believes that a strong
nation needs healthy citizenry. In order
to achieve this, the Department of
Health promoted community health
with partnership of community,
barangay, government, and non-
governmental organizations through the
program called Primary Health Care.
 Health Center Services Functions
Maternal Health Care Pre-natal, Natal, Post-Natal

Child Health Care Immunizations, Control of

Diarrheal Diseases
Nutritional Program Operation Timbang, Food
Supplementation
Population and Family Free Family Planning
Planning Program
Control of Communicable Tuberculosis Control Program
Diseases
Environmental Sanitation Inspection of food
Program establishments
Control of Non- Blood Pressure Screening
Communicable Diseases
 Health Center Services Functions
Dental Health Program Tooth Extraction
Reproductive Health Care Counseling on Family Planning
and RH
Medical Morbidity Clinic Provision on Free Medicines
National Voluntary Blood Blood-letting activities at
Services barangay level
Epidemiology and Surveillance Controlling outbreaks like
Program Dengue
Disaster Management Medical Services/Assistance
Preparedness Program during disaster
Mental Hygiene Adolescent counseling centers
Pharmacy Services Distribution of medicines to all
health centers
They are free! Subsidized by the
government to ensure your health is
being protected.

Available and must be given for free.

Activity: CODE-DECODE
Mother Earth has given you a piece of paper
with a code written on it. You are curious
about it! She said: “It is the gift of rhyme that I
can share with you.” You need to break the
code to reveal these wise words. Here is the
only clue that I can give you: Z=A
GZPV BLFI GRNV URMW BLFI WRNV
HZEV BLFI OZMW OLEV BLFI PRMW
Answer the following questions in ½
crosswise.

1. What does the message convey?

2. According to Mother Earth, the rhyme is
a gift. Do you believe her? Explain your
answer.
3. If you were Mother Earth, what could be
your gift of rhyme to human kind?
LESSON 2:
Community and
Environmental
Problems
Community
Health
Problems
 Different perennial problems happen to the
different regions of the country. They vary
according to factors like:
– Politics
– Economy
– Geography
– Culture
–In this regard, the government has
created an office which would be in
charge of planning and implementing
rules and regulations to address the
above-mentioned community health
problems. One of its programs is Solid
Waste Management Program that
helps lessen the amount of refuse in
our country.
 REFUSE
– Consist of rubbish and all the things that are in
a house, shop or factory and are regularly
thrown away.
– It can be solid or semi-solid waste materials
other that human waste that may contain
pathogenic germs which cause direct infections
and diseases that can lead to death.
Factors that contribute in the
amount of refuse
–Climate
–Industries
–Geographical location
Waste Disposal is the proper disposal of a
discarded or discharged material in accordance
with local environment guidelines or laws.
 SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT

–An effort to reduce solid waste effect on

human health through proper collection,
transportation and disposal.
–It is the source reduction efforts that
limit the production of solid waste.
Methods of solid waste

–Dumps
–Landfills
–Incineration
–Recycle
 Ways to reduce solid ways
– Choose the products you buy. Reduce garbage
you produce by being a smarts consumer.
– Turn your waste to fertilizer. Organic materials
compose about half of household waste.
– Recycle recyclable materials. Paper, scrap
metals, aluminum cans. Glass bottles and
defective appliances can be recycled. You can
sell them and earn money.
Republic Act No. 9003
Ecological Solid Waste
Management Act of
2000
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Activity: ESSAY

In ½ crosswise. Write an essay

entitle, “ My Role in Maintaining a
Clean Environment”.
Environmental
Problems in the
Philippines
Natural Resources and Biodiversity explain why
the Philippines is a rich country. Putting our
home into the rare list of nations which have
both a hotspot and mega diversity area for over
6000 plant species and also numerous animal
species inhabited this area. However, despite- or
perhaps because of- their richness and massive
importance to the environment and humans as
well, the forests face continuing destruction and
possible extinction.
The most
pressing
environmental
problems in
the
Philippines
today
 DEFORESTATION

–is the destruction of big areas of

forests.
–result of widespread illegal logging,
agricultural expansion and land
conversion for residential and
commercial purposes.
 FLASHFLOOD

–is a sudden flood of great

volume, usually caused by a
heavy rain.
 ILLEGAL MINING

– is defined as the extraction of valuable minerals or

other geological materials from the earth from an
ore body, lode, vein, seam or reef which forms the
mineralized package of economic interest to the
miner in the absence of land rights, mining license,
exploration of mineral transportation permit or of
any document that could legitimate the on-going
operations.
– The Philippines is one of the most
highly mineralized countries in the
world with a mineral wealth
estimated at US 840 billion , of which
most of the mineral reserves are still
untapped.
 SOIL EROSION
– happens when soil and rock are moved from one
place to another by wind, water, and gravity.
– Causes of Soil Erosion:
– Deforestation
– Building of Roads
– Agriculture
– Urbanization
– Mining
– From oil tankers, with equipment faults
– From water sports
– From drilling works carried out in the sea
 CORAL REEF
DEGRADATION

– is a significant problem throughout the world. It

has been acknowledged that 27 % of the world’s
reefs have been affected.
– Coral reefs are home to various marine life
forms. These reefs can only live in very clear
water. However. Human activities, directly and
indirectly. Contribute to the degradation of coral
reefs
 OIL SPILL

–A form of pollution where oil

or liquid petrol is released to
the environment, soil or body
of water.
 POLLUTION

–A destructive change in the environment

which harms health.
–It may be any substance or energy into the
environment, resulting in toxic effects
endangering human health, living
resources and ecosystem.
Different types of Pollution

–Air Pollution
–Water Pollution
 Air Pollution

–Contaminated air with harmful substances

that cause harmful effects on life and
health. Airborne pollutants can cause lung
diseases, heart diseases, eye and throat
irritation. It can also weakens the immune
system.
 Sources of Air Pollution

–Fossil Fuels – includes coal, oil, gasoline,

and natural gas. These are the major
source of energy but produce carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides,
sulfur oxides and other solid substances
when burned.
– Particulates – are tiny particles in the air
including soot, ash, dirt, dust and pollen.
Particulates can damage deep into lungs. They
cause coughing, wheezing, asthma attacks,
respiratory infections and lung cancer.
– Motor Vehicle Emission – substance released
from motor vehicles and burning fuel. It
includes carbon monoxide, airborne lead,
sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides. Motor
vehicle emission intake increases the risk of
respiratory diseases.
–Smog – is a combination of smoke and fog
which is increases by thermal changes. Smog
contain harmful gases, such as ozone. Smog
can irritate the eyes, lungs and throat and
produces headaches, coughing and shortness
of breath.
–Indoor Air Pollution – air polluted indoors
which can even be more concentrated
because they are trapped.
 Ways to keep the air clean
– Stop smoking. Cigarette smoke releases carbon monoxide and
other chemicals.
– Avoid unnecessary use of motor vehicles. It burns more fuel and
produces more pollutants into the air. Use public transport as
much as possible.
– Limit use of materials that emit toxic fumes including cleanser
and aerosol spray.
– Do not burn your waste. Practice waste management like
segregation and recycle.
– Use unleaded gas or vehicles that run less polluting source of
energy.
– Plant trees. Trees absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen.
 Water Pollution

–Contamination of water that

causes harmful effects in life and
health. Sewage, chemicals,
radioactive wastes and other
substances mixing with fresh
water cause contamination.
Sources of Water Pollution

–Industrial waste
–Human sewage
–Water runoff
–Thermal pollution
 Ways to keep the water clean

– Do not pour toxic chemicals down the drain or on the

ground.
– Use phosphate free detergents and biodegradable soap
and shampoos.
– Do not put your trashes or wastes into lakes, steams,
rivers, ponds.
– Report unusual appearance, smell or taste from faucets
to health departments or water companies.
CLIMATE CHANGE

– Changes in the global climate cause a variety of

risk to health, ranging from alternating
patterns of infectious diseases to deaths in
extreme temperature.
– Climate change is brought about by human
activities, particularly fossil fuel burning.
– The greenhouse gases emissions from these
activities, particularly carbon dioxide. Trap
heat in the lower atmosphere.
 Progress at the
expense of the
environment and
others is
NOT a REALL
PROGRESS
Philippine
Environmental
Laws
– P.D. 389 (P.D. 705) – The Forestry Reform Code - codifies,
updates and raises forestry laws in the country. It
emphasizes the sustainable utilization of forest resources.
– P.D. 704 – Preservation of optimum productivity of fishery
resources through conservation and protection.
– P.D. 1219 – Providing for the protection of coral
ecosystems.
– P.D. 1067 – Water Code of the Philippines
- adopts adequate measures to conserve and regulate the
use of water in commercial, industrial and residential
areas. It also provides other policy guidelines on water
quality and management of water resources.
– P.D. 463 – Amended the Mining Act of 1936. Requires
all mining leaseholders to comply with Pollution
Control Laws and regulations and provide for
penalties for noncompliance.
– P.D. 1251 – Imposes fines on tailings and mine wastes
and the fund generated is used to pay for the
damages to land, agricultural crops, forests products,
aquatic resources and infrastructures caused by
pollution for mining operations.
– P.D. 984 – The Pollution Control Law
– P.D. 825 – Prohibits the improper disposal of garbage
– P.D. 856 – Sanitation Code
- places that responsibility on the local
government units for the solid waste
management in their area of production.
– R.A. 8749 – Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999-
provides for a comprehensive air pollution
control policy