NSTP-CWTS CHAPTER 6

DIMENSION OF
DEVELOPMENT:
HEALTH AWARENESS
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
1. Dengue – is manifested by a sudden onset of high fever with severe
headache and muscle and joint pains, myalgia and arthralgia.

PREVENTION OF
DENGUE
 Use mosquito nets and insect repellent
 Put screens on doors and windows
 Refrain from going outdoors during the time of the day when mosquitos are most active
 Remove stagnant water. Cover water containers and change water in flower vases frequently
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
2. Malaria – is a vector-borne infectious disease that is widespread in tropical and subtropical
regions, including Philippines. The parasites multiply within the red blood cells and cause
anemia, high fever, chills, nausea, headaches, diarrhea and in severe cases, coma and death.

PREVENTION OF
MALARIA
 Malaria can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites through the use
of mosquito nets and insect repellent, spraying insecticides, and
draining standing water where mosquitoes lay their eggs.
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES
3. Cholera – is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food and water
contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio Cholerae. Aside from diarrhea, the patient
may experience nausea, vomiting, fever and muscle clamps.

PREVENTION OF
CHOLERA
 Wash hands with soap and water frequently and thoroughly
 Drink safe water only
 Eat food that is completely cooked
 Avoid raw food, street food and any food from suspicious sources
 Observe proper hygiene and sanition
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES
4. Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) – is an infection caused by avian influenza A viruses
found chiefly in birds, but infections can occur in humans. Symptoms of avian flu in
humans include fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.
PREVENTION OF AVIAN
INFLUENZA
 Wash hands or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
 Stay away from farms and live animal markets
 Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

 Cook chicken thoroughly. Do not ear raw eggs

 Avoid cross-contamination
COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
5. H1N1 – is a flu virus that is also known as the swine flu. Symptoms of swine flu to
humans are similar to those of ordinary flu: fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy
nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.

PREVENTION OF
H1N1
 Vaccination
COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES
6. Typhoid Fever – is an acute illness most often caused by the Salmonella typhi bacteria or
the Salmonella Paratyphi. People with typhoid fever usually have a sustained high fever.
Other symptoms include poor appetite, headache, body aches and lethargy.

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF TYPHOID

FEVER
 Drinking safe water
 Improving sanitation
 Eating well-cooked food
 Washing hands often
 Keeping surroundings clean
NON-COMMUNICABLE
DISEASES
1. Hypertension (Blood Pressure)
2. Cardiovascular Disease
3. Heart Attack
4. Diabetes
5. Cancer