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Let’s Learn

After Finishing this module, you are expected to:

➢ Explain the importance of Consumer Health
➢ Explain the different components of Consumer Health.
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Let’s Try

Directions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. If the statement is False, change the
underlined word/s to make the statement correct.

__________1. A consumer is someone who can make wise decision whether to

purchase a product or not.
__________2. A consumer has the right to be informed about consumer health.
__________3. A nutrition expert can recommend correct dietary supplements to
consumers.
__________4. Health information can be extracted from media, such as, internet, TV,
and radio.
__________5. Baby powder, perfumes, lipsticks, and hair gel are examples of cleaning
agents.

Let’s Recall

Answer the following questions. Write your answer on the space provided.
1. What human activities badly affect nature?
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2. In what ways can people save nature?
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 Let’s Explore

What is Consumer Health?

Consumer health pertains to the aspects of wise purchase of health products and
services in order to obtain the ultimate satisfaction and wellness of the body.

How important is Consumer Health?

People consume goods, services, and gifts of nature for their day-to-day existence
on Earth. It is with this reason that people should be aware of the vital health topics and
be educated about preventive medicine and services in order to achieve good quality of
living. Consumer health provides individuals with knowledge, skills, aptitudes, values and
capacity to become responsible consumers.
Consumer health helps people on the following aspects:
1. Exercise consumer’s rights.
2. Choose heartful entertainment.
3. Take action if rights are violated.
4. Investigate health careers.
5. Have responsible choices about heath care providers and facilities.
6. Get information about heath products and their effects to health through
technology.
7. Manage time and money.
8. Acquire knowledge of laws to protect health.

Who is the consumer?

A consumer is a person who buys products or services for personal use and not
for business purposes. Consumers are free to make decisions whether or not to buy
goods or commercial items from stores. They can also be influenced by TV and print
commercials and other marketing strategies.

What are the rights of the consumer?

1. The right to choose
2. The right to be heard
3. The right to safety
4. The right to be informed
5. The right to satisfaction of basic needs
6. The right to redress or remedy
7. The right to consumer education
8. The right to environmental health

What is health fraud?

Health fraud is the dishonest promotion, advertising, distribution, or sale of
articles claimed to be effective in diagnosing, preventing, curing, or treating an illness or

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condition, or providing a beneficial effect on health but not have been scientifically
proven safe and effective.

Who are the victims of health frauds?

The Following are consumers who are likely to become victims of health fraud:
1. Those who fall short of developing the correct attitude and orientation on health.
2. Those who are unaware of the roles, responsibilities, and rights of being users of
health products and services.
3. Those who do not give the right value for money, time, environment and people.

Components of Consumer Health

1. Heath Information – it can be drawn from health professionals, educators,
scientists, and the public to make heath and safety news widely available.
2. Health products
a. Food - any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body.
b. Medicines – any substance used in treating diseases, injury or illnesses.
c. Cleaning agents – usually liquids, powders, sprays, or granules that are used
to remove dirt including dust, stains, bad smells and clutter on surfaces.
d. Personal care – products as diverse as lip balm, cleansing pads, colognes,
cotton swabs, cotton pads, deodorant, eye liner facial tissue and wet wipes.
3. Health Services
a. Dentist – who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of
diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
b. Dermatologist – can diagnose and treat disorders of the skin, mouth, hair and
nails, such as skin cancer and moles.
c. Dietitian – a person who give pieces of advice on matters of food and
nutrition.
d. Nurse – receive special additional training to perform physical examinations,
make diagnosis, and prescribe treatments often under the supervision of a
physician.
e. Radiologist – makes use of radiology methods such as X-ray, ultrasound, and
nuclear medicine using radiation.
f. Social worker – helps patients with matters such as finances, insurance, and
family problems.
g. Speech therapist – treats and helps in preventing disorders related to speech.

What government agencies provide health services for the consumers?

There are government heath agencies that provide health services and protect
the welfare of the consumers. These agencies aim to make the people healthy and to
prolong life expectancy.
1. Department of Health (DOH)
2. Philippine Health Insurance Company (PHIC)
3. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
4. Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)
5. Department of Social Works and Development (DSWD)
6. Philippine Dental Association (PDA)

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 7. Philippine National Red Cross ( PNRC)

Let’s Elaborate

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. A person who advises on matters of food and nutrition impacts on health.
a. Nurse
b. Dentist
c. Dietitian
2. The one who helps patients with matters such as finances, insurance and family
matters.
a. Psychiatrist
b. Social worker
c. Nurse
3. The one who diagnose and treat disorders of the skin.
a. Dentist
b. Dermatologist
c. Speech therapist
4. Also known as dental surgeon, he is a heath practitioner who specializes in the
prevention and treatment of diseases of the oral cavity.
a. Surgeon
b. Dentist
c. Pharmacist
5. Treats and helps in preventing disorders related to speech.
a. Speech Therapist
b. Nurse
c. Psychiatrist

Let’s Dig In
What are the rights of the consumer? Write them on the arrows.

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 Rights of the
Consumer

ACTIVITY 3
Directions: Give at least five examples for each health products.
1. Cleaning agents 3. Medicines
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2. Personal care
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 Let’s Remember

People buy health products and services from what they hear or see. Thus, it is
wise to be well-informed about health products and services. Consumer health could be
attained through proper health information, honest and improvised health products and
services.

Let’s Apply

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. What is consumer?
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2. Does the consumer have the right to choose products he/she wants to buy?
Why?
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3. Why is consumer health important?
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Let’s Evaluate

Directions: Choose your answer for each item from the choices listed in the box. Write
our answer on the blank provided.

Cleaning agents Dental surgeon

Speech therapist Health fraud
Consumer Medicine

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__________1. Someone who can make wise decision whether to purchase a product or
not.
__________2. A chemical substance that can kill bacteria and clean at the same time.
__________3. A substance that is used in treating disease, injury, or illnesses,
medicaments or remedy.
__________4. A health practitioner who measures and treats speech disorders.
__________5. A dishonest promotion, advertising, distribution or sale of articles claimed
to be effective in diagnosing, preventing, curing or treatment but have not
been scientifically proven safe and effective.

Let’s Extend

Complete the table below. The self-assessment activity will give you opportunity to reflect
and assess on your own learning.

Things I learned today about consumer health…

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Things I found interesting about consumer health…

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Question I still have about consumer health…

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Reference:
The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 6

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 Development Team of the Module
Writers: CAMILLE ERICA K. VALENTIN
Editors:
Content Evaluator: GLADYS XZIERA D. RAMOS
Language Evaluator: DENNIS C. SANTOS
Reviewers: RADY D. DELOS REYES

Illustrator: MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER

Layout Artist: MA. CRISTINA M. JAVIER
Management Team: DR. MARGARITO B. MATERUM, SDS
DR. GEORGE P. TIZON, SGOD Chief
DR. ELLERY G. QUINTIA, CID Chief
MR. SHOJI G. GERONA. EPS, MAPEH
DR. DAISY L. MATAAC, EPS – LRMS/ALS

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