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Grade 10 HEALTH - Q1 Module 1: Components of Consumer Health
All of us are consumers. We acquire health information, purchase health products, and avail of health services to appraise, improve, and maintain our health. Health information is an idea that we hear from people around us, read from books and other printed materials, or from the media that influence our health. Health products are items that we consume to improve our well-being such as medicine, food, clothes, furniture, electronics, etc. To ensure consumer health, criteria and guidelines in selecting health products/ services must be considered. Various forms of providers and plans must also be known to a consumer. Health services are programs we avail from various providers such as physicians, nurses, therapists, health workers, hospitals, clinics, and the government. Some examples of these health services are insurance, treatment and cure, and complementary and alternative medicine.
Grade 10 HEALTH - Q1 Module 1: Components of Consumer Health
- 1. Module 1: Components of ConsumerHealth QUARTER 1
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- 3. What’s In (My Sourceof Information) Directions: The following are sources of information on consumer health. Write the item number of the statement in the appropriate box. The left box should contain the reliable source while the right box should contain those which are not.
- 4. RELIABLE SOURCES SOURCES: 1.Neighbors 6.Government agencies 2.Friends 7. Researches 3.Health Magazines8. Books 4.Health Teacher 9. Pamphlets 5.Elderly 10. Albularyo NOT RELIABLE SOURCES
- 5. SOURCES: 1.Neighbors 6. Government agencies 2.Friends7. Researches 3.Health Magazines8. Books 4.Health Teacher 9. Pamphlets 5.Elderly 10. Albularyo RELIABLE SOURCES 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 UNRELIABLE SOURCES 1, 2, 5, 9, 10 ANSWER K EY
- 6. What’s New All ofus are consumers. We acquire health information, purchase health products, and avail of health services to appraise, improve, and maintain our health.
- 7. What It Is Whatis Consumer Health? Consumer Health refers to the decisions you make about the purchase and use of health information, products, and services that will have a direct effect on your health.
- 8. Components of ConsumerHealth 1. Health Information Health information is any concept, step, or advice that various sources give to aid the health status of an individual. The type of information varies depending on various considerations such as but not limited to health history, drugs and alcohol consumption, and eating disorders.
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- 11. All information aboutthe health products are included in this area. It gives the materials used in manufacturing the product, date, uses, expirations, and even cautions. People acquire health information and products from various sources such as authorized persons, media, and technology. It is essential to identify the reliability of these sources.
- 13. Some Reliable Sourcesof Information 1. Medical and health professionals (Family and school doctors, dentists, nurses, health science educators) 2. Government agencies like the Department of Health (DOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). 3. Websites ending in gov, edu, and org. 4. Local health officials 5. Educational institutions
- 14. Some Unreliable Sourcesof Information 1. Outdated customs, practices, and superstitions without scientific basis 2. Information based on ignorance and prejudice 3. Commercialized health information 4. Personal options and incomplete information 5. Quack or pseudo healers
- 15. Guide Questions orCriteria in Assessing Health Information • What are the available details of the product? Are the details updated? Are the side effects specified? • What is the purpose of the health information? • From whom is the health information? Is this information confirmable? • Is there an option where customers can give feedback/ suggestions and receive the needed answers?
- 16. 2. Health Products Healthproducts are items that we consume to improve our well- being such as medicine, food, clothes, furniture, electronics, etc. These products may be purchased from various places like supermarkets, pharmacies, and
- 17. Examples: eyeglasses, appliances, medicines,grooming aids,car, etc.
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- 19. 3. Healthcare Service Healthservices are programs we avail from various providers such as physicians, nurses, therapists, health workers, hospitals, clinics, and the government.
- 20. These programs aimto appraise the health conditions of individuals through screening and examinations, cure and treat disorders, prevent and control the spread of diseases, provide safety, emergency care, and first aid, and ensure a follow-up program for individuals who have undergone treatments.
- 21. Examples: medical anddental consultation and treatment, services from beauty parlors and barber shops,etc.
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- 23. Guidelines on thePurchase of Goods and Services 1. Evaluate which products and services will be beneficial, harmful, or useless. 2. Know the local laws and regulations that protect consumers. 3. Locate dependable medical, dental, and nursing services. 4. Apply knowledge acquired with respect to personal and environmental health in the purchase of personal goods and services
- 24. Some Tips onHow to be aWise Consumer 1. Gather correct and sufficient information - get as much information by reading the details critically on the nutritional quality of the food. Be aware that being knowledgeable of the laws will protect you as a consumer.
- 25. Some Tips onHow to be aWise Consumer 2. Compare and contrast details of available products - compare and contrast the products and services available before you purchase. Judge for yourself which among the products are most effective. You can use the questions in assessing the health information as your initial guide.
- 26. Some Tips onHow to be aWise Consumer 3. Inquire for more and review if possible - ask direct questions from sales personnel if things about the product are not clear to you before buying it. Clarifying things will make you more confident as a consumer.You can also get some information from other consumers regarding the product.
- 27. Health Service are usuallyoffered by healthcare providers. “A healthcare provider is a trained professional who provides people with healthcare.” Health services are offered by health service providers.
- 28. Three Types ofHealth Services 1. Health Professionals - These are individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and other allied health programs and work in the medical profession. Examples: doctors, nurses, nutritionists, etc.
- 29. Three Types ofHealth Services 2. Healthcare Facilities - These are places or institutions that offer healthcare services. Examples: hospitals, walk-in surgery centers, health centers, extended healthcare facilities.
- 30. Three Types ofHealth Services 3. Health Insurance - It is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of healthcare costs.
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- 32. THANK YOU! Prepared by: GERARDO A.COSTELO JR. Master Teacher I, MAPEH Department AMADEO INTEGRATED SCHOOL