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What is the primary focus of community health?
Which factor is NOT considered part of environmental health?
Which of the following is an environmental issue that affects communities?
What environmental issue is associated with the deterioration of the atmospheric layer that protects Earth?
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Which of the following does NOT represent a type of pollution affecting communities?
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What natural disaster is associated with sudden and intense rainfall, causing potential flooding in communities?
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Which environmental issue is primarily caused by improper disposal and management of waste materials?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting environmental health?
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What is a characteristic of a healthy community?
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What function is associated with Maternal Health Care?
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Which program focuses on controlling outbreaks?
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Which of the following is part of the Nutrition Program?
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What is an essential characteristic of a community's health services?
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What is indicated by 'perennial community health problems'?
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Which service does the Reproductive Health Care Program provide?
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What is an example of a sustainable practice in a community?
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Study Notes
Community Health
- Community is a group of individuals sharing one environment.
- Community health focuses on protecting and improving the health of all community members through sustained efforts.
Environmental Health
- Consists of the aspects of human health influenced by physical, chemical, biological, social and psychosocial factors in the environment.
Environmental Issues Affecting Communities
- Population Growth: Increase in population can strain resources and impact the environment.
- Poverty and Hunger: Limited access to resources contributes to malnutrition and health issues.
- Global Warming: Climate change impact includes altered weather patterns, rising sea levels, and extreme events.
- Destruction of the Ozone Layer: Depletion of the ozone layer leads to increased UV radiation and potential health risks.
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Pollution:
- Air pollution: harmful gases and particles in the air can lead to respiratory problems.
- Water pollution: contaminated water sources can spread diseases.
- Noise pollution: excessive noise can cause stress and hearing loss.
- Waste Disposal: Inadequate waste management contributes to environmental pollution and health risks.
- Land Slides: Natural disasters like landslides can cause damage and displacement, affecting community health.
- Typhoons: Typhoons can cause damage to infrastructure, lead to food shortages, and increase the risk of infectious disease outbreaks.
- Flash Floods: These events can cause damage, disrupt essential services, and lead to waterborne illnesses.
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
- Clean and safe physical environment.
- Meeting everyone's basic needs.
- Social harmony and active involvement.
- Understanding local health and environmental issues.
- Community participation in finding solutions.
- Access to diverse experiences and communication means.
- Accessible and appropriate health services.
- Promotion of historical and cultural heritage.
- Diverse and innovative economy.
- Sustainable resource use.
Primary Health Care Programs
- Maternal Health Care: Pre-natal, natal, and post-natal care.
- Child Health Care: Immunizations and control of diarrheal diseases.
- Nutrition Program: Operation Timbang and food supplementation programs.
- Population and Family Planning Program: Free family planning services.
- Control of Communicable Diseases: Tuberculosis control program.
- Environmental Sanitation Program: Inspection of food establishments.
- Control of Non-Communicable Diseases: Blood pressure screening programs.
- Dental Health Program: Tooth extraction services.
- Reproductive Health Care: Counseling on family planning and reproductive health.
- Medical Morbidity Clinic: Provision of free medicines.
- National Voluntary Blood Services: Blood-letting activities at the barangay level.
- Epidemiology and Surveillance Program: Controlling outbreaks.
- Disaster Management Preparedness Program: Medical services and assistance during disasters.
- Mental Hygiene: Adolescent counseling centers.
- Pharmacy Services: Distribution of medicines to all health centers.
Perennial Community Health Problems
- Issues: Disease control, human excreta and sewage disposal, food sanitation, water supply, peace and order, drug abuse prevention and control.
- Refuse: Dumped, discarded, or food waste materials.
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This quiz explores the critical aspects of community health and environmental factors affecting it. Topics include the influence of population growth, poverty, global warming, and pollution on community health outcomes. Understand how these issues can impact individual and community well-being.
