health Flashcards
What does a community contain
PEOPLE AND ENVIRONMENT
differences among the members of the community
age
religion
economic status
race
likes and dislikes
skills
occupation
what is health
being free of disease and disability and the physical, mental, spiritual and social well being
what is physical health
the state of being free from disease and being physically fit
what is mental health
the ability to face challenges successfully and be a productive andhappy memeber of the society
what is social health
the ability to maintain healthy relationships
what is spiritual health
having meaning in life, being able to maintain healthy relationships
health problems in our community
*environmental pollution
*communicable diseases and non communicable diseases
*use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
*accidents and disasters
*abuse and exploitation
environmental pollution
the process which makes our environment suitable for living for humans and animals
types of environmental pollution
air pollution
water pollution
land pollution
noise pollution
what is air pollution
the change in the atmospheric composition due to contamination with toxic and harmful substances
air pollution results in…
diseases of the respiratory tract
cancers
skin problems
what is water pollution
the change in the natural composition of water due to contamination by toxic or harmful substances
water pollution results in…
cholera
diarrhea
skin problems
mosquito born diseases
allergies
cancer
renal diseases
what is land pollution
degradation of land so that it is no longer usable
land pollution results in…
breeding of mosquitoes and flies
spread of diseases
lose of soil nutrients
landslides
what is sound pollution
emission of sound at harmful intensifies
sound pollution results in…
*hearing problems
*stress
*difficulty in concentration
*loss of tranquility
causes of environmental pollution
*destruction of forests
*improper disposal of garbage
*chemical and other non bio-degradable waste released
*burning of col, plastic and polethene
*large scale unregulated construction
Preventive methods of environmental pollution
*Preservation of forests
*Proper management of garbage
*Enacting laws to prevent environmental pollution
*Following proper standards in the use of agrochemicals
*Ensuring standards when constructing buildings
Communicable diseases examples
dengue, malaria, diarrhoea, tuberculosis, HIV, AIDs
non-communicable diseases examples
hypertension, diabetes, mental illnesses, cancers and stroke
problems caused by illnesses
disability, reduction in level of activity, reduction in life span and mental distress. It also affects areas like education, work
how to prevent illnesses
maintaining good hygiene, immunization, prompt treatments of illnesses, keeping environment clean and adopting a healthy life style.
results of Using of tobacco and drugs
heart disease, respiratory illness, cancers, crimes, conflicts and other anti-social behaviours, disrupting family relationships, disregard for cultural norms, mental and physical problems and reduction in life span.
how to prevent disasters nd accidents
learning about the causes of accidents and disasters, taking precautions and following rules
what is abuse
behaviours which harm someone, against accepted social morals
examples of abuse
Sexual abuse, employing of under-aged children as domestic workers, verbal abuse, neglect and physical and mental abus
results of abuse
illness, mental distress, sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies and endanger the life
institutions which help the abused
Department of Probation and Child Care, Children and Women’s Bureau desks in Police stations
what is community health promotion
enables people to improve their health by controlling the factors which influence their health.
5 themes for community health promotion.
*create a healthy environment
*get help from the community
*re-orientate and make optimal use of health services
*develop policies which promote health
*improve knowledge and skills
stategies of health promotion
- develop policies which promote health
- improve knowledge and skills
- create a healthy environment
- get help from the community
- reorientate and make optimal use of health services
advantages of health promotion
*Reduction of communicable and non-communicable diseases * *Reduction of health care expenditure
*Ensuring a pleasant environment
*Developing good social relationships
*Minimizing conflicts
*Improved quality of life
