Health | First Quarter

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Lesson 1: THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Activity 1: Venn Diagram

List down the different characteristics of your ideal/dream and existing community in the diagram.
In the space where the two circles meet, write their similar characteristics.

DREAM COMMUNITY EXISTING COMMUNITY

Processing Questions:
1. Why is your community not an ideal one? Explain.
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2. What characteristics would you like to have in your community?
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Activity 2: Word Removal

Look at the work chart below and follow instructions 1 to 5. When you are finished, you will find a
message in the chart.

Instructions:
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 contractions (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 CORALS

THE HEALTH ABOUT
AIR ACIE 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: _________________________________________________________.

Processing Question:
1. What does the message tell us? Explain your answer.
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This is what you need to know:

• Health is the 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 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 maintaining, protecting, and improving
the health of all the 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 in the surrounding environment.

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Characteristics of a Healthy Community

1. A clean and safe physical environment

2. An environment that meet everyone’s basic needs
3. An environment that promotes social harmony and actively involves everyone
4. An understanding of local health and environment 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
9. A diverse and innovative economy
10. A sustainable use of available resources for all.

Our government believes that strong nation needs healthy citizenry. In order to achieve this,
the Department of Health 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 Functions

Maternal Health Care Pre-natal, Natal, Post-natal
Child Health Care Immunizations, Control of diarrheal diseases
Nutrition Program Operation Timbang, Food Supplementation
Population and Family Planning Free Family Planning
Control of Communicable Disease Tuberculosis control program
Environmental Sanitation Program Inspection of food establishments
Control on Non-communicable disease Blood Pressure screening
Dental Health Program Tooth extraction
Reproductive Health Care Counselling n family planning and RH
Medical Morbidity Clinic Provisions of free medicines
National Voluntary Blood Services Blood-letting activities at barangay level
Epidemiology and Surveillance program Controlling outbreaks like Dengue
Disaster Management preparedness Program Medical services/assistance during disaster
Mental Hygiene Adolescent counselling centers
Pharmacy Services Distribution of medicines to all health centers

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Activity 3: Inspect – Retrospect

Inspect the health services offered to your neighborhood. The left column lists characteristics
of a healthy community. On the right column, fill out the services or programs in your community which
fulfill the healthy community characteristics in the left column. An example is provided.

Characteristics of a Healthy Community Possible Services observed from your

commuity
A clean and safe physical environment Fogging, cleaning the drainage, improved street
lighting
An environment that meet everyone’s basic
needs
An environment that promotes social
harmony and actively involves everyone
An understanding of local health and
environment 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.

Lesson 2: COMMUNITY HEALTH PROBLEMS

Activity 4: CODE – DECODE

Mother Earth has given you a piece of paper with a code written on it. You are curious about!
She said: “It is a gift of rhyme that I can share with you.” You need to break the code to reveal these
wise words. Here is the only clue that I can give you: Z = A

GZPV BLFI GRNV URMW BLFI WRNV

HZEV BLFI OZMW OLEV BLFI PRMW

What is the coded message?

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Processing Question:
What does the message convey?
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PERENNIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH PROBLEMS

Water Disposal
Peace and Food
Order Sanitation

Disease
Water Supply
Control

Human Community Drug Abuse,

Excreta and Health Prevention and
Sewage Control in the
Problems Community

They vary according to factors like economy, politics, geography, culture, and social context. There
are places which experience community health problems like:
• Water-borne and communicable diseases
• Armed conflicts
• Natural disasters
• Highly urbanized zones
• Overpopulated areas
In this regard, the government has created an office that would oversee planning and implementing
rules and regulations to address the above-mentioned community health problems. One of its
programs is SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM that helps lessen the amount of refuse in our
country. Refuse are the dump, food waste or discarded materials.
KIND COMPOSITION SOURCES
Garbage Waste from preparation, cooking and serving Households,
of food, market wastes, wastes from restaurants, institutions,
handling, storage and sale of production stores, markets
Rubbish Combustible: paper, cartons, boxes, barrels, Same as garbage
wood, excelsior, tree branches, yard
trimmings, wood furniture, bedding, dunnage

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 Non-combustible: metals, tin cans, metal
furniture, dirt, glass, crockery, minerals
Ashes Residue from fires used for cooking and Same as garbage
heating and from on-site incineration
Street Refuse Sweepings, dirt, leaves, catch-basin dirt, Streets, sidewalks,
content of litter receptacles alleys, vacant lots
Dead Animals Cats, dogs, horses, cows Same as street refuse
Abandoned Unwanted cars and trucks left on public Same as Street refuse
vehicles property
Industrial Food-processing wastes, boiler house Factories, power plants
wastes cinders, lumber scraps, metal scraps,
shavings
Demolition Lumber, pipes, bricks, masonry, and other Demolition sites to be
wastes construction materials from razed buildings used for new buildings,
and other structures renewal projects,
expressways
Construction Scrap lumber, pipes, other construction New construction,
Wastes materials remodeling
Special Wastes Hazardous solid and liquids: explosives, Household, hotels,
pathological wastes, radioactive materials, hospitals, institutions,
batteries stores, industries
Sewage Solids from coarse screening and from grit Sewage treatment
treatment chambers, septic-tank sludge plants, septic tanks
residue

Solid Waste Management refers to the discipline associated with the:

• Control of generation
• Storage collection
• Transfer and transport
• Processing
• Disposal of solid waste
According to RA No. 9003, there are many ways to do Solid Waste Management. A high
recommended formula is to adopt the 3Rs of Ecological Waste Management: REDUCE, REUSE, &
RECYCLE. In addition, let us refrain from doing what has been prohibited under the law. These
include:
• Littering, throwing, dumping of waste materials in public places like roads, sidewalks, canals, esteros,
parks and establishments
• Open burning of solid waste.
• Allowing the collection of non-segregated or unsorted waste.
• Squatting in open dumps and landfills.
• Open dumping or burying of biodegradable and non-biodegradable materials in flood-prone areas.
• Unauthorized removal of recyclable materials intended for collection by authorized persons.
• Mixing of source-separated recyclable materials with other solid wastes in any vehicle, box, container or
receptacle used in solid waste collection or disposal.
• Manufacture, distribution or use of non-environmentally acceptable packaging materials.
• Establishment or operation of open dumps.
• Importation of consumer products packaged in non-environmentally acceptable materials.
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Activity 4: Identify – Classify

Fill in the missing parts of the chart.

Kinds of Solid Waste Examples of Waste Ways of Disposal

Composting
Tin cans
Sanitary Landfill
Used diapers
Recycling
Used newspapers
Garbage
Treatment method
Rubbish
Damaged Television

Activity 5: SONG IRONY

The song “Anak ng Pasig” is a reminder to all Filipinos that we sometimes neglect our
environment. People tend to satisfy their needs and wants at the expense of our habitat.
Compose the irony message of the song “Anak ng Pasig” by turning the negative lyrics into
something positive. Example: Tapon doon, tapon dito Reduce doon, Reuse dito.
You may encircle or cross out the negative word and write the new word.

ANAK NG PASIG

Ako’y umusbong sa tabi ng Pasig Anak ng Pasig naman kayo

Nagisnan ang ilog na itim ang tubig Tapon doon, tapon dito
Lumaking paligid ng bundok na umuusok Di nyo alam ang tinatapon nyo
Langhap na langhap ang amoy ng basurang Ay bukas ko at ng buong mundo
bulok.
Huli na ba ang lahat
Ito ang buhay ng anak ng Pasig Patay na ba ang ilog at dagat
Pa-swimming swimming sa itim na tubig Kapag Pasig ay pinabayaan
Playground lang ang bundok ng basura mo Parang bukas ang tinalikuran
Musika’y ugong ng kotse at bangka n’yo
Anak ng Pasig naman kayo
Anak ng Pasig naman kayo Kalat doon, kalat dito
Kalat doon, kalat dito Natakpan na ang langit kong ito
Natakpan na ang langit kong ito Nilason din ang Ilog ko.
Nilason din ang Ilog ko.
Anak ng Pasig naman kayo
Akala ko’y ganoon talaga ang mundo Tapon doon, tapon dito
Hanggang nakakita ako ng lumang litrato Di nyo alam ang tinatapon nyo
Di maniwalang Pasig din ang tinitignan ko Ay bukas ko at ng buong mundo
Kaibagan ano ang nangyari dito.

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Lesson 3: ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE PHILIPPINES

➢ FLASH FLOOD is a sudden flood of great volume, usually caused by a heavy rain.

➢ ILLEGAL MINING is defined as the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials
from the earth from an ore body, lode, vein, seam, or reef, which forms the mineralized package
of economic interest to the miner in the absence of land rights, mining license, exploration or
mineral transportation permit or of any document that could legitimate the on-going operations.

➢ SOIL EROSION happens when soil and rock are moved from one place to another by wind, water,
and gravity
Causes of Soil Erosion:
• Deforestation
• Building of Roads
• Agriculture
• Urbanization
• Mining

➢ CORAL REEF DEGRADATION is a significant problem throughout the world. It has been
acknowledged that 27% of the world’s reefs have been affected. Coral reefs are diverse
underwater ecosystems built from calcium carbonate secreted by corals.

➢ POLLUTION means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of water, air
and/or land resources

➢ AIR POLLUTION means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the
atmospheric air

➢ WATER POLLUTION means any alteration of the physical, chemical, biological, or radiological
properties of a body of water resulting in the impairment of its purity or quality.

➢ NOISE POLLUTION is the excessive sound that causes hearing loss, stress, fatigue, irritability,
tension, headaches, and high blood pressure.

➢ SOIL POLLUTION is chiefly caused by chemicals in pesticides, such as poisons that are used to
kill agricultural pests like insects and herbicides that are used to get rid of weeds.
Soil pollution results from:
• Unhealthy methods of soil management.
• Harmful irrigation methods.

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 EFFECTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS

Environmental Effects
Problems
Deforestation Soil erosion Landslides
Greenhouse effect Denuded upland
Silting of rivers and dams
Degraded watershed
Flooding
Destruction of corals along the coast
Flash Floods Causes of diseases such as Cholera and other water
borne diseases
Loss of life
Contamination of drinking water
Destruction of Sewage System
Destruction of dams and destruction of levees
Soil Erosion Unproductive use of farmland
Difficulty in raising of livestock
Silting of artificial lakes
Loss of soil and vegetation which causes climate
changes
Oil Spill Suffocation of marine mammals
Death of trees from oil in roots
Coral Reef Loss of edible reef fish
Degradation Reduction of species diversity and richness
Alteration in the size structure of target species
Illegal Mining Water poisoning of all the living things in it
Destruction of beautiful coral reefs
Barrenness of land

ASSESSMENT:

Direction: Read each questions carefully then SHADE the letter of the BEST answer on the last part.
1. Which best describes the benefits of a healthy community?
a. Active community involvement
b. Less disease, less health care cost
c. More budget for health problems, increase supply of medicines
d. More community projects for community development
2. An environmental problem in which big areas of forest were destroyed.
a. Deforestation b. Flash Flood c. Pollution d. Oil Spill
3. A program which helps lessen the amount of refuse in the country.
a. Primary Health Care c. Solid Waste Management
b. Reduce Reuse Recycle d. Waste Disposal
4. These are dump, food waste or discarded materials.
a. Recycle b. Reduce c. Refuse d. Reuses
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5. Which of the following is NOT an environmental problem?
a. Flash Flood c. Pollution
b. Illegal Mining d. Peace and Order
6. What environmental problem does the picture depict?
a. Water pollution b. Deforestation c. Improper waste disposal d. FlashFloods
7. Which of the following is NOT prohibited by law?
a. Open burning of solid waste
b. Allowing the collection of non-segregated or unsorted waste
c. Squatting in open dumps and landfills
d. Reducing the amount of refuse
8. What causes soil erosion?
a. Mining b. Agriculture c. Building of Roads d. All of the above
9. What environmental problem reduces the ability of the soil to store water and support plant
growth?
a. Deforestation b. Illegal Mining c. Oil Spill d. Soil Erosion
10. Which of the following problem is the leading cause of environmental destruction?
a. Deforestation b. Illegal Mining c. Oil Spill d. Soil Erosion
11. A sociological group in a large place sharing one environment.
a. Community b. Community Health c. Health d. Primary Health Care
12. This is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence
of disease.
a. Community b. Community Health c. Health d. Primary Health Care
13. Why do we need to ensure community health in planning a community?
a. to attain a luxury life c. to live in a clean, safe and comfortable home
b. To keep the safety of the community d. to maintain an enjoyable lifestyle
14. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a healthy community?
a. celebrates historical and cultural heritage
b. Identifying local solutions
c. members have access to varied experiences and communications
d. none of the above
15. The following are perennial community health problems in the Philippines EXCEPT ______.
a. Waste Disposal b. Disease Control c. Water Supply d. None of the above
16. Which service is given by Maternal Health Care Unit in your community?
a. Control of Diarrheal Diseases c. Provisions on Free Medicine
b. Post-natal d. tooth extraction
17. Primary Health Care is an approach launched by the Department of Health, which is NOT a
part of the services given by the Primary Health Care?
a. Blood Pressure Screening c. provision of free medicines
b. Inspections of Food d. road safety
18. There are many ways to do Solid Waste Management. A highly recommended formula is to
adopt the 3Rs. Which is not part of the 3Rs?
a. Recycle b. Repair c. Reduce d. Reuse
19. Which best describes community health as an art and science?
a. It maintains and improves the health of all members of the community through
organized and sustained community efforts.
b. It maintains, protects, and improves the health of all the members of the community.

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 c. It maintains and improves the health of all the members of the community through
organized and sustained community efforts.
d. It protects and improves the health of all the members of the community through
organized and sustained community efforts.
20. Which 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.
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