unit 1 health lesson 1 Flashcards
is realted to environmental science and public health as it is considered with the factors of the environmet affecting human health
environmental heatlh
it includes the physical and biological factors external to a person itaims to prevent and control diseases and to create a health supportive environment
envirnmental health
a healthy community includes aspects of human health disease and injury that are determined by factors in the environment. it is one that embraces the belif that health is more than merel an absence of disease. it includes those elements that enable people to maintain a high quality of life ad productivity
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heAlthy community possesses:
- physically clean and safe
- has diff and innovative economy
- understands local health and environmental issues
- provides accesible and appropriate health services and facilities
- promotes social harmony
- has members who participate in identofying solutions to local problems
- enriches experiences through interaction and communication
a healthy community can improv its peoples helth by:
- increasing physical activity and reducing injury
- increasing acces to to healthy food
- improving the quality of air and water
- minimizing the effects of climate change
- decreasing mental health issues
- strengthening the social fabric of a community
- providing fair access to livelihood, education and resources
community health problems:
- water supply
- solid waste
- food sanitation and safety
- disease control
the earths surface is made up of 70% water-98% is saltwater and 2% is fresh water or drinkable. majority of this is trapped in frozen ice and glaciers.
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70% water-98% saltwater and 2%fresh wetr
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water comprises 70% of you body. this is why water is important to our health. you can live a month withut food but only a week without water
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in households consumers need substantial amount of of clean water for drinking preparing and cooking food bathing washing clothes cleaning surroundings and watering garden and house plants
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we need water for;:
clean water for drinking preparing and cooking food bathing washing clothes cleaning surroundings and watering garden and house plants
greater volume of water in needed for agriculture and industrial purposes
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safe water should be free from chemicals and bacteria. however water today is contaminated.
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is due to the chemical biological and all sorts of physical pollutants taht degrade the quality of the water
water pollution
other contributors of water pollution is:
waste treatment facilities, mining, oil spills, animal waste, and even household chemicals like soap
improper dumping of human waste has also created water pollution. sewage provides extra nutrients for rapid grwth of bacteria and algae, which deplete the normal oxygen level in the water. if nothing is done rapid eutrophication process occurs
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is the excessive amount of nutriets in the water
eutrophication
it is chracterized by increased plant and algae growth or algal bloom that turns clear water to green
eutrophication
sufficient supply of clean and portable water i the philippines has remained a great challenge in the rural and urabn poor communities. there is still high pollution on water resources poor drinkable water qulity and poor water service
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this is compse dof household waste hazardous industrial waste plastic waste and e waste
solid waste
classified into biodegradable and nonbiodegradable
community waste
is more harmful to nature as it cannot be degraded
non biodegradable
poses greater threat to the environment plastic waste tops the list of pollution
hazardous waste
is the ols unused equipment appliances and agdgets
electronic waste or e waste
e waste
cadmium lead or brominated flame retardants, trigger pollution
e waste has become a global concern and all efforts are made to minimize it
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in the other hand the improper and unsanitary disposal of human waste or excreta and sewage also threatens the health and comfort of people, especially i poor communities
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safe nd proper didposal of excreta is essential to achieve a healthy community and to not contaminate tha water foof and environment
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this is the proper handling ad keeping of food to avoid contamintion strong persishable food at the appropriate temperature and hesting food to a temp. that inhibits the growth of bacteria
food sanitation and safety
4 steps too food safety;
- WASh handa and surfaces regularly
- separate raw meat from other food
- cook to the right temperature
- chill or rerigerate food properly
keep constant refrigerator temp. at 4.44 degree Celsius or 40 degrees Fahrenheit or below
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an occurence of an illness that is clearly in excess of what is expected in a cmmunity or region
epidemic
outbreak of diseases usually happens after natural disasters particularly in developing countries
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most common diseases are diarrhea leptospirosis malaria dengue fever influenza. these spread and increase because of unhygienic surroundings and practices overcrowding poor quality of water supply and climate
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interventions and programs to reduce morbidity;:
food security environmetnal sanitation adequate supply of safe water personal hygiene nutritional services shelter and basic clinical care
