Community Health
List three ways to practice good personal hygiene
frequently washing your hands, taking a bath everyday, brushing your teeth after every meal, etc.
Name two types of pollution
Any of the above: air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, light pollution, and noise pollution
What does NDC stand for?
non-communicable diseases
What illnesses does obesity cause?
Hypertension, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea, respiratory disorders, dyslipidemia, and endometrial, breast, prostate, colon cancers, etc.
What are ways the government can improve community health?
Providing adequate public health infrastructure; Promoting hygienic practices; Protecting the people against environmental health hazards
Why is environmental health important?
Sample Answer: Environmental health is important because crises like deforestation become more common everyday. Forests absorb large quantities of carbon, which slow global warming. Without forests, the environment will deteriorate, resulting in an increase of pollution and harmful chemicals in the atmosphere.
What is an environmental hazard?
An environmental hazard is a substance, state or event which has the potential to threaten the surrounding natural environment or affect people's health.
What kind of illnesses does staying physically active prevent/postpone?
cancer, heart disease, diabetes, etc.
What is the leading preventable cause of disease and death in the United States?
Tobacco
What are ways the government can improve environmental health?
Sample answer: The government must pass legislation, set regulations and/or establish bureaucratic agencies dedicated to researching the many effects of climate change on each of our personal well-beings. The government must promote the protection and restoration of key ecosystems. The government can also look for ways to transition to green energy.
Define Community Health
Community health is a medical branch that focuses on the physical and mental being of people in a particular area.
What is the difference between personal hygiene and hygiene etiquette?
Hygiene etiquette has to do with preventing the spread of germs to other people, while personal hygiene has to do with keeping yourself clean and protecting yourself from germs.
Name the four (4) factors that affect Community Health
Housing, Employment, Education, Transport
List three illnesses that environmental hazards increase the risk of
cancer, heart disease, asthma, etc.
Define Environmental Health
Environmental health is a category of public health that focuses on people's interactions with their surroundings.
List three (3) NDCs prevalent in the Philippines
tuberculosis, dengue, malaria, HIV/AIDS
Name the six (6) causes of Community Health problems
Physical Activity and Nutrition, Overweight and Obesity, Tobacco, Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, Mental Health
Name 5 environmental issues that affect our community
Poor Governance, Food Waste, Biodiversity Loss, Plastic Pollution, Deforestation, Air Pollution
What is deforestation and why is it harmful?
Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees in a large area of land. Trees absorb and store carbon dioxide. If forests are cleared, they release carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases, which speeds up global warming.
Name four problems that may cause dementia
Any of the above: disease, drug reactions, vision and hearing disorders, dietary imbalances, diabetes, and renal failure