JSS 1 Basic Science First Term PDF

**SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE** **CLASS: JSS 1** **TERM: FIRST TERM** **REFERENCE BOOK:** - WABP Basic Science. Agbebi E.A, Mwoltu P.P Et al. - Basic Science Ndu F.O, Olarewaju, A.O et al Learn Africa Plc. - Basic Science. Bajah S.T, Ango M.L et al University Press Plc - Basic Science And...

**SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE** **CLASS: JSS 1** **TERM: FIRST TERM** **REFERENCE BOOK:** - WABP Basic Science. Agbebi E.A, Mwoltu P.P Et al. - Basic Science Ndu F.O, Olarewaju, A.O et al Learn Africa Plc. - Basic Science. Bajah S.T, Ango M.L et al University Press Plc - Basic Science And Technology Stella.C. Chiemeke, Philias.O**.** **WEEK ONE** **TOPIC: FAMILY HEALTH** **CONTENT** 1. Meaning of sanitation 2. Importance of sanitation **MEANING OF SANITATION** Sanitation can be defined as the process whereby our bodies, clothes, shoes and environments are kept clean at all times, to prevent the microbial infections. Sanitation can include personal sanitation and public hygiene. Personal sanitation work can include handling menstrual waste, cleaning household toilets, and managing household garbage. Public sanitation work can involve garbage collection, transfer and treatment (municipal solid waste management), cleaning drains, streets, schools, trains, public spaces, community toilets and public toilets, sewers, operating sewage treatment plants, etc. Sanitation also includes excreta management systems, wastewater management systems (included here are wastewater treatment plants), solid waste management systems as well as drainage systems for rainwater, also called stormwater drainage. Sanitation generally refers to the provision of facilities and services for the safe disposal of human urine and faeces. The word 'sanitation' also refers to the maintenance of hygienic conditions, through services such as garbage collection and wastewater disposal. Sanitation can thus be referred to as public health conditions related to clean drinking water and treatment and disposal of human excreta and sewage. Preventing human contact with feces is part of sanitation, as is hand washing with soap. Sanitation systems aim to protect human health by providing a clean environment that will stop the transmission of disease, especially through the fecal--oral route. For example, diarrhea, a main cause of malnutrition and stunted growth in children, can be reduced through adequate sanitation. There are many other diseases which are easily transmitted in communities that have low levels of sanitation, such as ascariasis. Workers who provide these services for other people are called sanitation workers. Personal health is a state of well being of our actual body, mind and the way we feel about ourselves and others. It is also defined by The World Health Organization (WHO) as a complete physical, mental and social well-being of human-being and not merely the absence of diseases. **EVALUATION** 1. Explain the meaning of sanitation 2. Differentiate between personal health and sanitation. **THE IMPORTANCE OF SANITATION** The Importance of sanitation to the enhancement of an individual's healthy and the society in general include the following: - It will reduce to a bearable minimum the number of germs or pathogens in our bodies and environments. - It will give us good looks and good health. - It enables us to save money we might have spent on drugs and medical bills. - It enables us to feel happy at all times. - It makes us look neat and attractive in the public. - It reduces government expenses on medical treatment of the citizens. - It makes us energetic and able to perform our duties. - Sanitation provides a better quality of life - It increases our focus and productivity - Improving the social status of an individual - Sanitation also helps to maintain the mental health of a person **EVALUATION** Mention five importance sanitation.