At the endof the lesson students will be
able to:
Explain the Concept of community and
Environmental health.
Perform ways on how to protect the
environment and themselves to be free
from diseases.
Show appreciation on the importance
of having a healthy community and the
Environment.
OBJECTIVES:
Community- isdefined as a
sociological group in a large place
sharing one environment. It
therefore includes the individual
and family.
Environment – is the
surrounding in which you live in.
5.
“Health is astate of
complete physical, mental
and social well being and not
just the absence of disease
of infirmity. It leads to a
socially and economically
productive life”.
Community Health– is defined
as the art and science of
maintaining, protecting and
improving the health of all
members of the community
through organized and
sustained community efforts.
8.
* HealthPhysician *Traditional Medical
* Dentist Practitioner
* Nurse *Midwife
*Sanitary Inspector
*Brgy. Health Worker * Brgy. Tanod
COMMUNITY HEALTH
TEAM:
9.
- iswhen which all residents
have access to a quality
education , safe and healthy
home, adequate employment,
transportation, physical activity
and nutrition.
HEALTHY COMMUNITY
10.
- compromisesthose aspects of
human health that are determined
by physical, chemical, biological,
social and psychosocial factors in
the surrounding environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL
HEALTH
11.
1. Aclean and safe physical environment.
2. An environment that meets everyone’s basic
needs.
3. An environment that promotes social harmony
and actively involves everyone.
4. A community whose members have access to
varied experiences, means of interaction and
communication.
ACCORDING TO THE WORLD HEALTH
ORGANIZATION (2002), THE
CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY
ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES:
12.
5. Acommunity that participates in
identifying local solutions to local
problems.
6. accessible and appropriate health
services and facilities.
7. The promotion and celebration of
historical and cultural heritage.
8. A diverse and innovative economy.
13.
Assignment:
In a ½sheet of paper describe
the environment you have
and tell us the kind of people
you have in your community.
