HEALTHY PILIPINAS

7 Priority Areas
Kaalamang Kalusugan Para Sa Lahat!
Introduction
The Administrative Order No: 2021- 0063 otherwise
known as the Department of Health Promotional
Framework Strategy 2030 includes “The Seven Healthy
Habits” which serves as a basis for population – wide
solutions to the seven priority areas of health.
Priority Areas for Health Promotion
All health promotion intervention's shall be anchored on the following priority areas (PAS) or risk factors:

01 Diet and Physical Activity

02 Environmental Health

03 Immunization

04 Substance Abuse

05 Mental Health

06 Sexual and Reproductive Health

07 Violence and Injury Prevention

 Diet and Physical
Activity
Nutrition shall be improved through healthy diets,
physical activity shall be increased to reduce all forms
of malnutrition and prevent development of non –
communicable diseases;
MOVE MORE, EAT RIGHT!
 Follow the Pinggang Pinoy
 Exercise daily for at least 30 minutes
 Read your food labels
 Bike, walk or jog to your commute
 Avoid trans- fat, sugar sweetened beverages and
excessive salt
#EatRight #MoveMoreEatRight #HealthyPilipinas

Diet and Physical Activity

 Environmental Health
Sustainable lifestyles and resilient communities
shall be fostered to minimize environmental risks
and climate impacts on health

Environmental Health
Be Clean, Live Sustainably
 Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
(at least)
 Practice the 3R’s: Reuse, Reduce and Recycle
 Always be prepared with your emergency go bags
 Make sure to use clean, potable water when drinking or / and
preparing meals
 Avoid using single – use plastics, choose reusable containers

#HealthyPilipinas #KapwaLigiran

Environmental Health
 Immunization
Vaccine use shall be promoted to reduce the
incidence of vaccine – preventable diseases,
disabilities and death

Immunization
Get Vaccinated!
 Seek what vaccines are available for you
 Ask your Primary Care Provider about the safety and efficacy
of vaccines
 Complete the 5 visits to the health center before the 1 st
birthday of an infant
 Encourage senior citizens to take vaccines that are
appropriate at their life stage
 Educate adolescent females and mothers on the age
appropriate vaccines for girls and women

#HealthyPilipinas

Immunization
 Substance Abuse
Tobacco use, illicit drug use and harmful use of
alcohol shall be prevented to reduce or eliminate
the ill effect associated health conditions

Substance Abuse
Don’t Smoke, Avoid Alcohol, Say NO to Drugs
 Track your progress, para alam mo kung gaano kalayo ang
narrating mo.
 Mula sa iyong pag Move More, Eat Right hanggang sa Don’t
Smoke
 Lessen alcohol
 Say NO to Drugs!
 Commit a Happy and Healthy Life Para sa Healthy Pilipinas.

#HealthyPilipinas

Substance Abuse
Don’t Smoke, Avoid Alcohol, Say NO to Drugs
 Consult a doctor about Tobacco Cessation
 Get information about reputable source on the risks of Electronic
Nicotine Delivery Devices
 Say NO to Illicit Drugs
 Seek out and enroll in rehabilitation programs
 Control your urges for emotional or binge alcohol consumptions
 Know when and who to consult for substance addiction
#HealthyPilipinas

Substance Abuse
 Mental Health
Psychosocial and mental well – being shall be
increased and protected to reduce the burden of
mental health disorders and incidence of suicide

Mental Health
Care for Yourself, Care for Others
 Give yourself time to relax and take a break to relieve
stress and anxiety
 Give time to do hobbies and activities that make you happy.
 Build a good support group around you
 Be a good support for others
 Track your mood triggers

#HealthyPilipinas

Mental Health
 Sexual and Reproductive
Health
Positive sexual and reproductive behaviors shall
be promoted to reduce early, unwanted
pregnancies, incidence of HIV infections and
sexually – transmitted diseases

Sexual and Reproductive Health

 Sexually Active:
Volunteer for testing for HIV and STIs
 If you are sexually active, undergo voluntary testing for HIV
and STI’s
 Know the different modern contraceptive methods and use
what suits you best
 Make healthy decisions for safe motherhood
 Practice safe sexual behaviors
 Demonstrate sex positivity
 Promote equality for women and LGBTQ+
#HealthyPilipinas

Sexual and Reproductive Health

 Violence and Injury
Prevention
Safe and inclusive communities shall be fostered to
eliminate the various forms of violence and injuries,
including interpersonal violence or gender- based
violence, as well as road traffic, fireworks and
occupational related injuries

Violence and Injury Prevention

Do No Harm, Put Safety First
 Say no to fireworks and firecrackers during the holidays
 Use alternative noise makers for celebrations or attend community fireworks
displays
 Don’t practice risky behaviors when swimming to avoid drowning
 Practice road safety by wearing seatbelts, helmets and other safety measures
on the road
 Don’t drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
 Report incidence of violence, especially to women and minority groups
#HealthyPilipinas

Violence and Injury Prevention

Thank You for Watching!

HealthSIMC
Promotion
Public Health Unit
Team