Health Lesson 3 - Community and Environmental Health

Question 1

a group of people living in a large place, sharing a common environment.

Answer 1

Community

Question 2

is the health status of a group of people situated in the same geographical area.

Answer 2

Community Health

Question 3

refers to all things, conditions, and influencesthat affect the growth, health, and progress of living and non-living things.

Answer 3

Environment

Question 4

consists of prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability associated with interactions between people and their environment.

Answer 4

Environmental Health

Question 5

Give 5 Characteristics of a Healthy Community

Answer 5

A clean and safe environment.
Meets everyone’s basic needs.
Promotes social harmony and actively involves everyone.
Understanding of local environmental issues.
Participates in identifying local solutions to local problems.
Access to varied experiences, means of interaction, and communication.
Accessible health appropriate services and facilities.
Promotes and celebrates cultural heritage.
Diverse and innovative community.
Sustainable use of available resources.