HEALTH 10

Quarter 2
HEALTH TRENDS,
ISSUES, AND CONCERN
IN THE NATIONAL
LEVEL

A. Consumer Health

B. Reproductive HealthTimeline

C. Substance Use and Abuse

D. Social Health

E. Safety in the Environment

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 INTRODUCTION
Over the years, infectious diseases, crimes, and other health problems
continue to dominate in many developing countries. Also, adaption of
different lifestyles and loopholes in the implementation of existing policies
could be one of the contributing factors. But if young people like you will
take a lead in understanding the significance of the existing health-related
laws in safeguarding people’s health and will put into action all the
learnings that you will acquire, this problem will gradually die. To make it
happen, better take a step forward and start now.

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 A. CONSUMER
HEALTH
Republic Act No. 7394 or as the Consumer Act
of the Philippines has three objectives (Galvez
Tan, et al., 2009) a. Protect the interest of the
consumer b. Promote his/her general welfare c.
Establish standards of conduct for business and
industry
To achieve the objectives, the Act aims to
protect the people against hazards to health
and safety, and deceptive and unfair sales
acts and practices. In this light, the policy
mandates for information dissemination and
education to facilitate sound choice and
proper exercise of rights by the consumer.
The Consumer Act also covers the quality
and safety of different products like food,
drugs, cosmetics, and devices. The policy
also promotes the protection of citizens
against hazardous substances that may be in
sale. Hence, proper labeling and fair
packaging shall be required for all the
products being sold.
One form of health service is
complementary and alternative
medicine. In connection with the
Consumer Act 8424 or the
Traditional and Alternative Medicine
Act of 1997 (TAMA) provides for
the improvement of quality and
delivery of health care services in the
country through the development of
traditional and alternative healthcare
and its integration into the national
healthcare system.
 B.
REPRODUCTIVE
HEALTH
Reproductive health is defined as a
state of physical, mental, and
social well-being in all matters
relating to the reproductive system,
at all stages of life. With the
sudden physical and emotional
changes in your body, more and
more questions are starting to
surface.
Reproductive health is crucial
for it paves the way for your
social and economic
development. Furthermore, it
has also a great influence in the
health of the next generation.
The health of newborn children
will be dependent of the health
of the parents, particularly the
mother.
 TO AID THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
NEEDS OF THE CITIZENS, THE
GOVERNMENT MANDATED THE REPUBLIC
ACT 10354 OR MOST KNOWN AS
RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD AND
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH ACT.

Reproductive health also concerns problems such as sexually transmitted

infections. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS is caused by
human immune deficiency virus (HIV) which usually does not have
symptoms in its early stages.
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“INITIALLY, PEOPLE WITH HIV WERE DIAGNOSED AS HAVING AIDS ONLY WHEN
THEY DEVELOPED BLOOD INFECTIONS, THE CANCER KNOWN AS KAPOSI SARCOMA,
OR ANY OF THE 21 OTHER INDICATORS DISEASES” (DONATELLE, 2006). IN
ADDITION, HIV IS HIGHLY INFECTIOUS THROUGH UNPROTECTED SEXUAL
INTERCOURSE, BREASTFEEDING (OF AN INFECTED MOTHER TO INFANT), AND
BLOOD TRANSFUSION/ INJECTING DRUGS (NEEDLES USED FOR INFECTED
PATIENTS). CURRENTLY, THERE ARE SEVERAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HIV AND
AIDS, BUT NO KNOWN CURE YET.

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THE REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8504 OR THE PHILIPPINE AIDS PREVENTION AND
CONTROL ACT OF 1998 WAS PASSED BY THE CONGRESS ON JULY 28, 1997. THE ACT
PROMULGATES “POLICIES AND PRESCRIBING MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION
AND CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS IN THE PHILIPPINES, INSTITUTING A NATIONWIDE
HIV/AIDS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, ESTABLISHING A
COMPREHENSIVE HIV/AIDS MONITORING SYSTEM STRENGTHENING THE
PHILIPPINE NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

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THE ACT ALSO PROVIDES FOR EDUCATION AND
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION IN VARIOUS
INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES, SAFE PRACTICE, AND
PROCEDURES (TESTING, SCREENING, AND COUNSELING)
IN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS,
MONITORING OF CASES WITH CONFIDENTIALITY, AND
PROGRAMS FOR ANTI-DISCRIMINATORY ACTS (IN THE
WORKPLACE, HOSPITALS, AND OTHER PUBLIC
INSTITUTIONS).

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 C. Substance Use and
Abuse
Alcohol and tobacco are gateway
drugs. When alcohol is consumed,
the central nervous system is
affected. Thus, a person is more
vulnerable to doing dangerous acts
because of depressed decision-
making skills.
Republic Act No. 9211 or the Tobacco
Regulation Act 2003 restricts access sales
to minors; must not be sold within 100
meters of a school; and protects people
from the sale, use and advertisements. It
also bans smoking in the public places.
The use of a designated smoking area is
mandated. On the advertisement and
promotion, health warnings should be
included.
 D. SOCIAL
HEALTH
Peer influence also concerns you as adolescents. You are in the
developing stage wherein you build lasting relationship with peers.
Here are some issues that you may encounter:
a. Cybercrime It refers to a crime using computer network, the electronic medium on
which online communication takes place like bullying, cybersex, child pornography,
unsolicited commercial communication, and computer-related identify theft. Republic
Act No. 10175 or the Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 is mandated to protect the
citizens.
b. Child Pornography It 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 exploit sexual activities. In relation
to cybercrime, Republic Act No. 9775, or the Anti-Child Pornography Ac of 2009, this has
become a pressing concern of this generation CHILD - refers to below eighteen (18) years
and over, who is unable for selfprotection due to: physical or mental disability/condition
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A CHILD could also be a person: Regardless of age who is
presented, depicted or portrayed as a child as defined herein;
Computer-generated digitally or manually crafted images or graphics
of a person who is represented or who is made to appear to be a child
as defined herein. Child pornography may also be syndicated if there
are three (3) or more persons confederating with one another. The
abused; parents/guardians; relative of the victim within the third
degree; officer or social worker/DSWD; barangay chairman; law
enforcement officer or at least three (3) concerned responsible
citizens in the same place where the pornography occurs; and a
person who is knowledgeable of the law may do so as the
complainant. When identified, the victim is subject to care, custody
and treatment from the DSWD.
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 C. Hazing
Fraternities and sororities, gangs, and social
groups are starting to become 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 maybe 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.
 D. BLOOD
DONATION
Being proactive citizens of the country,
you must willingly help others 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 which consists of
the following.
A. National Council for Blood Services and its
various committees It serves as the
governing body of the network and is
responsible for the approval of various
policies on blood services
B. Philippine National Blood Services Under
its Blood Centers, it works on the
recruitment, retention, and care of
voluntary blood donors, collection of blood
from qualified donors, testing of units of
blood for infectious diseases, and the like.
C. Authorized Blood Collection Units and
Facilities
D. Private and Public Hospital Blood Banks
and Blood Stations
E. Non-Hospital Health Facilities F. National
Reference Laboratories for Immunology
and Immunohematology
 E. 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 of policies most appropriate to address these
concerns.
1. Pollution With the exponential, more resources are being demanded and supplied to
the people However, people do not damage 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 human in
conservation, protection and rehabilitation of resources, and sustainable deployment
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 is 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 1999 aims
secure and safeguard passengers and drivers of
motor vehicle from injuries and other effects of
vehicular accidents. The policy includes the
mandatory of wearing seat belts by the driver
and front seat passenger of running motor
vehicle. The act also prohibits children from
sitting in the front seat of any motor vehicle.
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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 substance. The
government also puts its effort to destroy sex-related
diseases. Most especially AIDS. This is one of the
major health problems that Filipinos are facing in
this generation. AIDS Prevention and Control Act
promulgates policies and prescribes measures to
control this problem. Patients who are suffering from
this sickness deserve confidentiality and programs
for anti-discriminatory acts in the workplace,
hospitals, and other public institution.

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 ACTIVITY A. PILLARS OF
FOUNDATION
RESPONSIBLE

Parenthood and Reproductive health act build its foundation in

four pillars. Directions: Identify the pillars by unscrambling
letters. Write your answers on the space provided for. Example:
Pillar 1. Informed Choice

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Pillar 1:

NFDEORMI COHICE

_____________

These are effective and quality reproductive healthcare services,

which are ethically and medically safe, legal, accessible and
affordable shall be given primacy to ensure the health of the mother
and child. this pillar also covers the provision for the integration of
reproductive health and sexuality education in schools and other
educational institutions.

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Pillar 2:

TESPCER OFR FIEL

______________

Abortion is illegal and punishable by law.

However, mothers will be identified to have
aborted an unborn child will be served with post
abortive treatment and counselling in a humane,
non-judgmental and compassionate manner.

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Pillar 3:

TIRHB LOTRONC

_____ _______

Reproductive healthcare, information, and supplies

shall be made available most especially to poor
beneficiaries. The act also provisions that the
government must respect the citizen’s individual
preferences and choices of family planning method.
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Pillar 4:

LEBOSRPNISE HONTPERAOD

___________ __________

The couples determine their ideal family size. In addition,

the government shall equip each parent with the needed
information in all aspects of family life, reproductive
health, and this pillar.

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ASSESSMENT/APPLICATION/
OUTPUTS

(PLEASE REFER TO DEPED ORDER

NO. 31, S. 2020)

DIRECTIONS: IDENTIFY THE POLICY

BEING DESCRIBED IN EACH
NUMBER. CHOOSE FROM THE BOX
THE LETTER OF THE CORRECT
ANSWER IN THE TABLE. USE A
SEPARATE PAPER FOR YOUR
ANSWER.
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