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What is a primary goal of consumer health?
What is a primary goal of consumer health?
Which of the following is not considered a component of consumer health?
Which of the following is not considered a component of consumer health?
Which domain of Complementary and Alternative Medicine involves herbal medicine?
Which domain of Complementary and Alternative Medicine involves herbal medicine?
What does the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC) focus on?
What does the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC) focus on?
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Which criteria is essential when examining health products and services?
Which criteria is essential when examining health products and services?
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What type of consumer focuses on prioritizing needs and limiting spending?
What type of consumer focuses on prioritizing needs and limiting spending?
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How does acupuncture work according to alternative medicine practices?
How does acupuncture work according to alternative medicine practices?
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Which of the following practices is a form of body manipulation?
Which of the following practices is a form of body manipulation?
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Which herb is traditionally used for skin infections?
Which herb is traditionally used for skin infections?
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What legislation created the framework for alternative healthcare in the Philippines?
What legislation created the framework for alternative healthcare in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Consumer Health
- Focuses on developing skills to evaluate and use health information and services effectively.
- Involves decision-making related to the expenditure of time and finances for personal health.
Components of Consumer Health
- Health Information: Involves facts about health products, including ingredients, nutrition, expiration dates, and usage instructions.
- Health Products: Encompasses items used for health, like medicines, food, beverages, and exercise tools.
- Health Services: Refers to facilities providing health care, including hospitals, clinics, and professionals like doctors and nurses.
Healthcare Providers
- Health Professionals: Individuals licensed to practice medicine or allied health programs.
- Healthcare Facilities: Institutions or locations that deliver health-related services.
Consumer Awareness
- Get acquainted with products and services before making purchases.
- Be critical of marketing tactics and sales pitches.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
- Standard practice involves medicine from licensed professionals with MD or DO degrees.
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Four Major Domains:
- Biologically-based practices: Use of herbal remedies and specialized diets.
- Energy Medicine: Involves the application of magnetic fields.
- Manipulative and Body-based Practices: Focus on bodily movements and therapies.
- Mind-Body Medicine: Centers on mental exercises and the belief in the brain's influence on health.
Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Healthcare (PITAHC)
- Established under Republic Act NO. 8423, collaborating with the Department of Health.
- Serves as the regulatory authority for traditional and alternative medicine practices.
PITAHC-Approved Alternative Modalities
- Naturopathy: Views diseases as an imbalance of the body's self-healing ability; includes practices like herbal medicine and acupuncture.
- Acupuncture: Involves inserting thin needles to balance energy within the body.
- Acupressure: Utilizes hand pressure on certain body points to promote healing.
- Nutritional Therapy: Offers personalized diets for various health conditions.
- Ventosa: Uses suction cups and fire to alleviate muscle and joint discomfort.
- Reflexology: Targets specific health issues through foot massage.
- Herbal Medicine: Utilizes effective herbs approved by health authorities for various ailments.
Herbal Remedies
- Akapulko: Treats skin infections.
- Ampalaya: Benefits non-insulin dependent diabetes patients.
- Bawang: Helps manage blood pressure.
- Bayabas: Acts as an antiseptic and dental care option.
- Lagundi: Relieves cough and asthma symptoms.
- Niyog-Niyogan: Effective against intestinal worms.
Product and Service Evaluation Criteria
- Evaluate products based on safety, environmental impact, quality, and price.
Types of Consumers
- Intelligent Consumer: Focuses on essential needs and manages spending based on financial capability.
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Description
This quiz focuses on consumer health, emphasizing the ability to evaluate and utilize health-related information, products, and services. It covers essential components like health information, health products, and decision-making related to health spending. Test your knowledge on how to make informed choices about health in everyday life.
