Health-9-Q1-2-Environmental-Problems-And-Issues PDF

 Community and Environmental Health Problems and Issues Community and Environmental Health Problems and Issues POLLUTION Is a major environmental problem. It can be classified as AIR, WATER and LAND POLLUTION.  AIR POLLUTION...

 Community and Environmental Health Problems and Issues Community and Environmental Health Problems and Issues POLLUTION Is a major environmental problem. It can be classified as AIR, WATER and LAND POLLUTION.  AIR POLLUTION It refers to the contamination of the air due to harmful gases from industries, vehicles, and agricultural areas.  WATER POLLUTION It refers to the contamination of bodies of water usually by human activities like the dumping of industrial wastes, mining activities, sewage and wastewater, chemical fertilizers and pesticides.  LAND POLLUTION Is the contamination of the land or soil which is caused by the dumping of solid or liquid waste materials. Community and Environmental Health Problems and Issues IMPROPER WASTE DISPOSAL Waste that is improperly disposed of contaminates the soil, air and water. This brings risks to the lives of humans, animals and plants  Land Degradation It is the decline in the condition of the land because of deforestation , extreme weather conditions and human activity.  Other Environmental Issues that Affect Community Health ILLEGAL MINING It is an activity lead to deforestation and loss of biodiversity in the land and aquatic life.  Other Environmental Issues that Affect Community Health Pesticide drift It is the movement of chemical pesticides from the intended place to another , caused by wind and other factors.  Other Environmental Issues that Affect Community Health Deforestation It is the clearing forests on massive scale results in the degradation of the quality of the land. It is the result of widespread illegal logging, agricultural expansion and land conversion for the residential and commercial purposes.  Other Environmental Issues that Affect Community Health Oil Spill It is a form of pollution where oil or liquid petrol is released into the environment, either on land or on a body of water. Other Environmental Issues that Affect Community Health Coral Reef Degradation These are home of various marine life forms. Other Environmental Issues that Affect Community Health EL NINO TYPHOON WILD FIRE Climate change It is brought about human activities, particularly fossil fuel burning.  MANAGEMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ISSUES SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES DISCIPLINE – is needed to implement best practices for the reduction of trash and solid waste management  SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ❑Solid waste includes biodegradable, recyclables, non-recyclable and non- compostable and special wastes like household hazardous waste. ❑ Zero waste management is an efficient way of making most of recycling, reducing waste and ensuring products are reused, repaired or recycled back into the environment and market.  Community recycling is a program supported by citizens interested in a clean environment to contribute to improvement in the community. It encourages and motives people to participate in recycling and make it a habit.  Benefits of RECYCLING RECYCLING saves energy RECYCLING conserves natural resources RECYCLING protects the environment RECYCLING has economic benefits  COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM It is a community-based enhancement programs that aims to provide services, assistance and other activities. ✓ Community Health Action Project is an environment – related project. The program includes identifying problems , information, and materials for your project, resource persons and organizations. Participation and support from the community are essential as well as from the program’s group members to ensure a successful implementation of the project. ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES AND LAWS ❑Environmental policies and laws are deemed important to protect the environment and help the people to use the abundant natural resources prudently and wisely.  REPUBLIC ACT 9003 ❑RA 9003 is also known as the Ecological solid Waste Management Act of 2000. ✓ It aims to protect the environment and human health trough an ecological solid waste management program.  REPUBLIC ACT 9275 ❑RA 9275 is also known as the Philippine Clean Water act of 2004 , aims to protect all bodies of water in the country from pollution. ✓ It provides an integrated strategy through a participatory approach by involving stakeholders like a group of people , organizations and companies to reduce pollution.  REPUBLIC ACT 8749 RA 8749 is also known as the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999. This is to protect people and maintain clean air in the environment. ✓ It is to achieve sustainable development while recognizing the responsibility of the local government units to take part in environment issues.  Assignment: Answer the following. Activity #3 – page 407 Activity #4 – 408 Activity #8 – 414-415