SDG Flashcards
What is the core focus of SDG-Agenda 2030?
Good health and well-being.
What is SDG’s purpose?
It is a blueprint for determining the health needs of the population.
What are the 9 health targets of SDG?
Reduce maternal mortality
End all preventable deaths under 5 years of age
Fight communicable diseases
Reduce mortality from non-communicable diseases and promote mental health
Prevent and treat substance abuse
Reduce road injuries and deaths
Universal access to sexual and reproductive care, family planning, and education
Achieve universal health coverage
Reduce illnesses and deaths from hazardous chemicals and pollution
What are the 4 means of control under SDG?
Tobacco control
Vaccines and medicines
Health financing and workforce
Global health security
Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Control
What is the leading cause of death globally?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD).
What are the common types of non-communicable diseases?
Cardiovascular diseases:
Cancer:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD):
Cardiovascular diseases: Hypertension (HPN), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Cancer: Lung, oral, laryngeal
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD): Chronic bronchiolitis, emphysema
What are the 3 main risk factors for NCDs?
Physical inactivity
Unhealthy diet/poor nutrition
Smoking and alcohol use
What conditions can these risk factors lead to?
Hypercholesterolemia
Obesity
Increased blood glucose (diabetes)
What are the 3 main ways to prevent NCDs?
Promote physical activity and exercise
Promote proper nutrition (ABC Method)
Promote a smoke-free environment
How will you promote physical activity and exercise?
Physical activity (enjoyable): Washing dishes, sweeping, gardening, walking
Exercise (strenuous): Aerobics, walking or jogging at least 3x/week
How will you promote proper nutrition (ABC Method)?
A: Aim for ideal body weight (BMI)
B: Build healthy eating habits (high fiber, low sodium, avoid fried foods)
C: Choose foods wisely (Go, Grow, and Glow foods)
What other lifestyle modifications help prevent NCDs? (BEAT Method)
B: Be active
E: Eat right
A: Always smile
T: Time to end vices
What is the 4A’s Strategy for smoking cessation?
Ask – Determine smoking status
Advise – Inform about the health risks of smoking
Assist – Help in creating a quit plan
Arrange – Follow up on progress
What are the prohibited acts under the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003?
Tobacco advertisements on social media
Smoking in public places
Sale of tobacco products to persons below 18 years old
Lack of printed health warnings on cigarette packages
laws related to tobacco control
1st Sin Tax Law
RA 10351
laws related to tobacco control
Graphics Health Warning Law
RA 10643
laws related to tobacco control
Nationwide smoking ban in public places
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What is the TRAIN Law?
Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion.
How does the TRAIN Law support health care?
Increases excise taxes to fund universal healthcare services.
Includes higher taxes on tobacco, alcohol, sugary beverages (except milk and coffee), and cosmetics.
What is ComPAck?
A government program that offers free complete treatment packages for common diseases.
What medications are included in the ComPAck program?
Cardiovascular diseases: Losartan, Amlodipine, Metoprolol
Diabetes: Metformin
What are the requirements for ComPAck patients?
Must report at least once a month
Undergo physical exams and counseling with a physician
