Health (Reviewer) Flashcards
is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity. It leads to the ability to lead a socially and economically productive life.
Health
is defined as a sociological group in a large place sharing one environment.
Community
is the immediate surroundings of the living things. This lesson will focus on how the community and environment greatly affect the well-being of the humans living therein.
Environment
focuses on how different environmental factors affect the well-being of a person. A healthy community and a healthy environment contributes to the achievement of quality life among its residents
Environmental 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.
Community Health
also refers to a group of living things (humans, animals, and plants) sharing and living together in an environment.
Community
also known as Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. This law requires the local government units( barangays ) to conduct segregation and collect solid wastes
Republic Act No. 9003
also known as The Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999. This law states that the government shall promote and protect the environment and people from air pollution. Any person, group, or company found guilty of being air polluters shall be fined.
Republic Act No. 8749
also known as The Philippine Clean Water Act 2004. This law regulates the water quality management of the bodies of water in the country. It enforces the standards and policies on water quality
Republic Act no. 9275
also known as Toxic Substances & Hazardous and Nuclear waste Act of 1990. This law establishes rules and regulations on proper disposal and management of hazardous chemical wastes.
Republic Act No. 6969
also known as The Philippine Mining Act of 1995. This law regulates mining activities in the country. It promotes rational exploration of mineral resources but with consideration to the environment and people living in the communities to be affected.
Republic Act No. 7942
also known as Chain Saw Act of 2002.
This act regulates the ownership, possession, sale, and importation of chain saws in the country. Chain saws are used in deforestation activities. Any unauthorized person caught in possession of this equipment shall be penalized.
Republic Act No. 9175
means avoiding accumulating wastes
Refuse
means minimizing the wastes
Reduce
means using the same material for the same purpose.
Reuse