module in health
LEARNING MODULE for HEALTH 7
Module 3:
Shielding the Body from Communicable Disease Invaders
Note to the Illustrator:
Please localize the drawing. Show a typical Filipino male and female adolescent. Cover the whole shield with the pictures of washing hand and cleaning the surroundings so that the shield can be distinguishable
In general, diseases can be either communicable or non-communicable.
Communicable diseases are due to an infectious process and can be transmitted from one person to another. As such, prevention and control of communicable diseases is a public health concern.
Communicable diseases, such as bronchopneumonia in children and tuberculosis are one of the major health issues in our country. Although there have been improvements in the prevention and control of these diseases in the last 10 –
20 years, it remains to be a concern. Its negative effect can be felt at home, in school, and in the community. Families with sick members face financial and emotional problems. In schools, absenteeism due to infections affect student learning. Community people become at risk when epidemics happen, interrupting work and other productive activities. In order to free ourselves from the emotional pain and financial problems brought by diseases, we need to protect ourselves through good personal and environmental health practices.
Are you now ready to shield yourself against communicable diseases? Let’s get started!
As a starting point, it’s a good idea to check what you already know about communicable diseases. This is a diagnostic exercise, so don’t worry if there are items which you can’t answer.
Pre-test
A. Find the Secret Message
Direction: Complete each statement by writing the missing word. Clues are provided inside the box.
1. What viral infections are characterized by rough growths, usually in the hands but can appear in any part of the body? ______________
2. What is a disease-causing microorganism called?
______________
Module 3:
Shielding the Body from Communicable Disease Invaders
Note to the Illustrator:
Please localize the drawing. Show a typical Filipino male and female adolescent. Cover the whole shield with the pictures of washing hand and cleaning the surroundings so that the shield can be distinguishable
In general, diseases can be either communicable or non-communicable.
Communicable diseases are due to an infectious process and can be transmitted from one person to another. As such, prevention and control of communicable diseases is a public health concern.
Communicable diseases, such as bronchopneumonia in children and tuberculosis are one of the major health issues in our country. Although there have been improvements in the prevention and control of these diseases in the last 10 –
20 years, it remains to be a concern. Its negative effect can be felt at home, in school, and in the community. Families with sick members face financial and emotional problems. In schools, absenteeism due to infections affect student learning. Community people become at risk when epidemics happen, interrupting work and other productive activities. In order to free ourselves from the emotional pain and financial problems brought by diseases, we need to protect ourselves through good personal and environmental health practices.
Are you now ready to shield yourself against communicable diseases? Let’s get started!
As a starting point, it’s a good idea to check what you already know about communicable diseases. This is a diagnostic exercise, so don’t worry if there are items which you can’t answer.
Pre-test
A. Find the Secret Message
Direction: Complete each statement by writing the missing word. Clues are provided inside the box.
1. What viral infections are characterized by rough growths, usually in the hands but can appear in any part of the body? ______________
2. What is a disease-causing microorganism called?
______________
References: Chiras, D. (2005). Human biology, 5th ed. MA: Jones and Bartlett. Galvez Tan, Jaime Z, Vicencio, Evelina M. et al (2009). The health curriculum in Philippine Hales, D. (2006). An invitation to health. brief, 4th ed. CA: Thomson Wadsworth. Insel, P. & Roth, T. (2008). Core concepts in health, 10th ed. NY: McGraw-Hill.