MAPEH Q1, W6 - Introduction to Community and Environmental Health Flashcards
defined as a social unit located in a given geographical area which are composed of a group of people who share common values
Community
According to World Health Organization (WHO), “______ is defined as the state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity.”
Health
What are the five other possible causes that pose risk to people’s health?
- educational attainment
- genes
- social support network
- gender
- health services
should be prioritized as much as possible - it must be maintained, protected, and improved through community efforts
Community Health
defined as “the practice of assessing, correcting controlling, and preventing factors in the environment that can potentially adversely affect the health of present and future generations,” (WHO, 1993)
Environmental Health
The Department of Health (DOH), with the help of the entire community, has organized and campaigned for people to make use of available free health and Care services. This program is called?
Health Care Services
gives intervention program for the health and welfare of mother, children, and other members of the family; anchored on responsible parenthood principles
Family Planning
provides assistance on prenatal, natal, and postnatal care; breastfeeding campaign
Maternity Care
offers free immunization and newborn screening
Child Care
address adolescents’ health concerns in all aspects
Adolescents and Youth Health Programs
micronutrient program; food fortification; feeding programs in schools
Nutrition and Food Safety
Belly Gud for Health program that aims to eliminate obesity and overweight problems among DOH personnel; hypertension and diabetes prevention and control program
Lifestyle-related or Noncommunicable Diseases Control
free anti-rabies vaccines; Tuberculosis Control Program; Measles Elimination Campaign; provides anti-malaria drugs in endemic areas
Control of Communicable Diseases
promotes health campaigns by showing videos in the hospital’s waiting areas or lobbies; provides assistance in terms of waste control and management, water supply system, and sanitation system; campaigns on the climate change
Environmental Health and Sanitation
disseminates useful information about HIV and STD; gives information and updates related to the prevention of diseases such as dengue outbreak and SARS; releases promotion (print or no print) and campaign materials about the importance of family planning, vaccination, and proper handwashing techniques
Health Education
