The Concepts of

Community and

Environmental

health

Community

> is defined as a sociologicalgroup in a large place sharingone environment. It includesthe individual and the family.

Community health > is the artand science of maintaining,protecting and improving thehealth of all the members of thecommunity through organizedand sustained communityefforts.

Environmental Health >comprises those aspects ofhuman health that aredetermined by physical,chemical, biological, social andpsychosocial factors in thesurrounding environment.

Environmental Issues that affect

our community

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Characteristics of a Healthy Community

1. A clean 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. An understanding of local health and environment issues.

5. A community that participates in identifying local solutions to local problems.

Characteristics of a Healthy Community

6. A community whose members have access to varied experiences, means of interaction and communication.

7. Accessible and appropriate health services and facilities.

8. The promotion and celebration of historical and cultural heritage.

9. A diverse and innovative economy.

10. A sustainable use of available resources for all.

PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMSHEALTH CARE SERVICES FUNCTIONS

Maternal Health Care Pre-natal, Natal, Post-natal

Child Health Care Immunizations, Control of Diarrhealdiseases

Nutrition Program Operation Timbang, Food Supplementation

Population and Family Planning Program Free Family Planning

Control of Communicable Diseases Tuberculosis control program

Environmental Sanitation Program Inspection of food establishments

Control on non-communicable diseases Blood pressure screening

HEALTH CARE SERVICES FUNCTIONS

Dental Health Program Tooth Extraction

Reproductive Health Care Counseling on Family Planning and RH

Medical Morbidity Clinic Provision of free medicines

National Voluntary Blood Services Blood-letting activities at barangay level

Epidemiology and Surveillance Program Controlling outbreaks

Disaster Management Preparedness Program

Medical services/assistance during disaster

Mental Hygiene Adolescent counseling centers

Pharmacy Services Distribution of medicines to all healthcenters

PERENNIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH PROBLEMS

Peace and Order

Water supply

Human Disposal Food

Sanitation

Drug Abuse

prevention & control

in the community

Disease control

Human Excreta

and Sewage

Community health problems

REFUSE > are the dump, food waste

or discarded materials.

Garbage Ashes

Rubbish Night Soil

Stable Manure Dead Animals

Street Sweepings Yard Cuttings

Proper Waste Management

1. Storage > involves putting of waste in a container with a cover.

2. Collection > is the procedure of gathering wastes for disposal.

3. Disposal of wastes > another important procedure in proper waste management.

Different Agencies:

DepEd Department of Education

PopCom Population Commission

DA Department of Agriculture

PMA Philippine of Medical Association

PNRC Philippine National Red Cross

DILG Department of Interior and Local Government

NNC National Nutrition Council

NEDA National Economic and Development Authority

DOH Department of Health

DBM Department of Budget and Management

Thoughts to Ponder:

As a student, what can you do to help yourcommunity to become an ideal one?

If you were a brgy. chairman in your place, whatordinance will you promote to help yourcommunity lessen at least one or two of itsperennial problems?