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Health
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Community and Environmental
Health
Health – Grade 9
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Community and Environmental Health
First Edition, 2020

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Health
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
Community and Environmental
Health
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the HEALTH 9 Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module on Community and Environmental Health.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and
reviewed by educators both from public and private institutions
to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in
schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into
guided and independent learning activities at their own pace and
time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this
box in the body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the
learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on

how to use this module. You also need to keep track of the
learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:
Welcome to the Health 9 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Community and Environmental Health.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at
your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of

What I Need to
Know the skills or competencies
you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know
This part includes an activity
that aims to check what you
already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all
the answers correct (100%),
you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review

to help you link the current
lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new

lesson will be introduced to
you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a
problem opener, an activity or
a situation.

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What is It This section provides a brief
discussion of the lesson. This
aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts
and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for

independent practice to
solidify your understanding
and skills of the topic. You
may check the answers to the
exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have This includes questions or

Learned
blank sentence/paragraph to
be filled in to process what
you learned from the lesson.
What I Can Do This section provides an
activity which will help you
transfer your new knowledge
or skill into real life situations
or concerns.
Assessment This is a task which aims to
evaluate your level of mastery
in achieving the learning
competency.
Additional In this portion, another
Activities
activity will be given to you to
enrich your knowledge or
skill of the lesson learned.
Answer Key This contains answers to all
activities in the module.

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At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources

used in developing this
module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s
on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in
answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the
other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and
checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are
through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks
in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or
facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience
meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the
relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It

is here to help you master the concepts of Community and
Environmental Health. The scope of this module permits it to be
used in many different learning situations. The language used
recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But
the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond
with the textbook you are now using.

The module contains one lesson only.

 Lesson 1. The Concepts of Community and Environmental

Health

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define community and environmental health
2. explain the concept of community health and environmental
health
3. describe the characteristics of a healthy community

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 What I Know
Choose the best answer from the options below. Write the chosen
letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following best describes a community health

program?
a. It maintains, protects and improves the health of all
members of the community through organized and
sustained community efforts.
b. It maintains and improves the health of all members of
the community through maintained and sustained
community efforts.
c. It protects and improves the health of all members of
the community through organized and sustained
community efforts.
d. It maintains, protects, and improves the health of all
members of the community.
2. Which of the following does not describe a healthy
community?
a. A clean and safe environment.
b. An environment that meets everyone’s basic needs.
c. An environment that promotes social harmony and
actively involves everyone.
d. An environment that is fully aware of its daily
opportunities.
3. Which best describes the benefits of a healthy environment?
a. Less disease, less health care cost.
b. Active community involvement.
c. More budget for health problems, increased supply of
medicines.
d. More community projects for community development.
4. Which of the following problems is a leading cause of
environmental destructions?
a. Soil erosion

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 b. Oil spill
c. Illegal logging
d. Deforestation
5. What environmental problem reduces the ability of soil to
store water and support plant growth?
a. Soil erosion
b. Oil spill
c. Illegal logging
d. Deforestation
6. What environment problem does this picture depict?
a. Water pollution
b. Deforestation
c. Improper waste disposal
d. Flashfloods
7. Which is not an effect of Climate Change?
a. Dead trees from oil spillage
b. Increased rate of drought, fire and floods
c. More health-related illnesses and disease
d. Economic losses
8. Which of the following environmental problems causes
Climate Change?
a. Oil spill
b. Deforestation
c. Pollution
d. Flashfloods
9. Which of the following programs of the Department of
Health promotes community health?
a. Maternal health
b. Primary health care
c. Child health care
d. Control of Communicable Diseases
10. Why do we need to ensure community health in
planning for community development?
a. To attain luxury of life
b. To keep the safety of the community
c. To live in a clean, safe and comfortable home
d. To maintain an enjoyable lifestyle

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Lesson The Concepts of
1 Community and
Environmental Health
A healthy community reflects a sense of well-being. It is the
foundation for achieving all other goals and is essential for a
productive society. Thus, it also helps in building our country’s
economy and in equipping our students to be healthier in order
to learn and succeed academically.
This lesson will introduce you to the concepts of a
community and environmental health, to make you be aware of
the importance of having a healthy community. You will be asked
to participate in a series of activities involving health programs in
your community.

What’s In

VENN DIAGRAM
List down different characteristics of your ideal/dream and
existing community in the diagram. In the space where the two
circles meet, write their similar characteristics. Use a separate
sheet of paper for your answer.

Dream Existing
Community Community

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WORD REMOVAL
Look at the word chat at the bottom of the page. Follow the
instructions 1 to 5 below. When you are finished, you will find a
message in the chart.
1. Cross out words that consist of five or less letters.
2. Cross out all the words that begin with the letter S.
3. Cross out contraction (for example, can’t).
4. Cross out words that consist of ten or more letters.
5. Cross out all words that consist of letter O in column 2.

oil doesn’t logging

the health about

air acid don’t

smog throw prevention

none red throw

noise corals pollution

won’t sick environment

Flash floods fossils deforestation

fog and smoking

community smoke advocate

The message reads:

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PROCESS QUESTIONS. Please use a separate sheet for your
answer.
1. What does the message tell us? Explain your answer.

2. Is acquiring health in the community relevant? Why?

What’s New

PICTURE ANALYSIS
Below are pictures that are related to the different problems
concerning community and environmental health. Identify these
problems by writing the letter in each picture to the
corresponding items. Please use a separate sheet for your
answers.

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1.HIV/AIDS 6.Immunization
2.Deforestation 7.Tuberculosis
3.COVID-19 8.Waste Management
4.Air Pollution 9.Water Pollution
5.Malnutrition

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 What is It

Health Defined
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Health
is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and
not just the absence of disease or infirmity. It leads to a socially
and economically productive life.

Community and 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
maintain, protecting and improving the health of all 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 psychosocial factors of the surrounding environment.
According to the World Health Organization (2002), the
characteristics of a healthy community include:
1. A clean and safe physical environment.
2. An environment that meets everyone’s basic needs.
3. An environment that promotes social harmony and actively
involves everyone.
4. An understanding of local health and environmental issues.
5. A community that participates in identifying local solutions
to local problems.
6. A community whose members have access to varied
experiences, means of interaction and communication.
7. Accessible and appropriate health services and facilities.
8. The promotion and celebration of historical and cultural
heritage.

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 9. A diverse and innovative economy.
10.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
(DOH) promoted community health with the partnership of
community, barangay, government, and non-government
organizations through the program called Primary Health Care.

Primary Health Care Programs in the Community

HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Maternal Health Care
Child Health Care
Nutrition Program
Population and Family
Planning Program
Control of Communicable
Diseases
Environmental Sanitation
Program
Control of non-communicable
diseases
Dental Health Program
Reproductive Health Care
Medical Morbidity Clinic
National Voluntary Blood
Services
Epidemiology and Surveillance
FUNCTIONS
Pre-natal, natal and post-natal
Immunization, control of
diarrheal disease
Operation Timbang, food
supplementation
Free family planning
TB Control Program
Inspection of food
establishments
Blood Pressure (BP) screening
Tooth extraction
Counseling on family planning
and RH
Provision of free medicines
Blood-letting activities at
barangay level
Controlling outbreaks like

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program
Disaster Management
preparedness Program
Mental Hygiene
Pharmacy Services
Dengue
Medical services/assistance
during disasters
Adolescent counseling centers
Distribution of medicines to all
health centers

What’s More
Activity 1.1 THE HEALTH EXPERT
You are presently working at the World Health Organization
as a Health Expert. A number of students will interview you
about community and environmental health. Here are some of
the questions that you will be asked. Write you response to each
question on a separate sheet of paper.
1. How do you asses if your community is healthy?
2. What are the characteristics of a healthy community?
3. What are some of the benefits that we can enjoy with a
healthy community?
4. How do we maintain, protect, and preserve health amidst
the rising development of our community?

Activity 1.2 KNOW YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH

PROGRAMS
As a member of the community, you should be aware on the
variety of programs and services that the government is offering
to promote community health. This activity will ask you to
research these different programs and how they are promoting
community health.

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 With the help and guidance of your parents, neighbors and
barangay health workers, go to the nearest health care facility in
your area and examine the following pictures below.
1.

Program:
Scope:

Photo: www.doh.gov.ph

2.
Program:
Scope:

Photo: www.doh.gov.ph

Program:
3.
Scope:

Photo: www.doh.gov.ph

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Activity 1.3 PRIORITY EXPRESS
This activity will ask you to set your priorities in promoting
a healthier life inside in a more developed and advanced
community. There are two options given in each of the category.
Mark (1) of the option is your first priority. Mark (2) if second.
You can add options on the space provided.
1. I want to get around in my community by:
Riding a bike
Driving an automobile
Others:
2. I want to have foods from:
Community gardens
Convenience/grocery stores
Others:
3. I want to actively play in games by:
Parks/open spaces/ town plaza
Online games
Others:
4. I want to have more chances to get to know my neighbors
through:
Social Networking
Active membership in youth organization
Others:
5. I want to live in a clean environment by:
Reducing amount of refuse
Campaigning for a clean and green community
Others:

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 What I Have Learned
Complete each statement.
1. The Primary Health Care is a program that

.
2. Health is defined as

.
3. Includes the individual and the family, community is

4. A healthy and ideal community include

5. Community Health is defined as

What I Can Do

INSPECT – RETROSPECT
Inspect the health services offered to your neighborhood.
The left column lists characteristics of a healthy community. On
the right column, fill in the service or programs in your
community which fulfill the healthy community. An example is
provided. Please use a separate sheet for your answer.
Characteristic of a Healthy Possible services
Community observed from your
community
A clean and safe physical environment Fogging, cleaning the
drainage, improved
street lighting

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An environment that meets everyone’s
basic needs
An environment that promotes social
harmony and actively involves everyone.
An understanding of local health and
environmental 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

Assessment
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the best answer.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Which of the following best describes Health as defined by
the World Health Organization (WHO)?
a. The state of being free from illnesses or injury.
b. Comprises those aspects of human health that are
determined by physical, chemical, biological, social
and psychosocial factors of the surrounding
environment.
c. It is a state of complete physical, mental and social
well-being and not just the absence of disease or
infirmity.
d. None of the mentioned

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2. Which of the following is/are Primary Health Care
Program/s in the Community?
a. Pharmacy services
b. Dental Health Program
c. TB DOTS
d. All of the above
3. Which of the following best describes a community health
program?
a. It maintains, protects and improves the health of all
members of the community through organized and
sustained community efforts.
b. It maintains and improves the health of all members of
the community through maintained and sustained
community efforts.
c. It protects and improves the health of all members of
the community through organized and sustained
community efforts.
d. It maintains, protects, and improves the health of all
members of the community.
4. Which of the following does not describe a healthy
community?
a. A clean and safe environment.
b. An environment that meets everyone’s basic needs.
c. An environment that promotes social harmony and
actively involves everyone.
d. An environment that is fully aware of its daily
opportunities.
5. Which best describes the benefits of a healthy environment?
a. Less disease, less health care cost
b. Active community involvement
c. More budget for health problems, increased supply of
medicines
d. More community projects for community development

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 Additional Activities

WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?

Given the example below, what could be your top concern
among priority issues in the community? Write down your top
priority at the base and your last priority on the top of the
pyramid.
Example:
Adult and
child
obesity
Onset of
sedentary/life
style diseases

Air pollution

Traffic injuries

Answer:

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Answer Key

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Physical Education and Health 9 Learner’s Manual by the

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