health 1st periodic test

• What is the definition of health according to the study material?

  Health is the state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
• What does community health refer to?

  Community health refers to the health status of a group of people situated in the same geographical area, including actions and conditions that promote, protect, and preserve health.
• How does the environment affect health?

  The environment refers to all things, conditions, and influences that affect the growth, health, and progress of living and non-living things.
• What is environmental health concerned with?

  Environmental health pertains to the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability associated with interactions between people and their environment.
• What is the definition of a community?

  A community is a group of people living or working in a place who often share values, interests, ideas, culture, and identity.
• What is the foundation of a healthy community?

  A healthy community starts from a healthy home, which should have access to proper nutrition, clean water, peaceful surroundings, affordable housing, adequate employment, quality education, and adequate physical and recreational activities.
• What are the characteristics of a healthy community?

  • Meets everyone’s basic needs
  • Promotes peace and unity to build social harmony
  • Participates in identifying local solutions to local environmental problems
  • Offers recreational activities like visiting amusement parks, biking, and other physical sports
  • Provides accessible and appropriate health services and facilities
  • Initiates promotions and celebration of historical and cultural events
  • Upholds a diverse and innovative economy
  • Sustains use of available resources for all
• What is the best way to manage solid waste according to the study material?

  The best way to lessen and manage solid waste starts with self-discipline.
• What are some best practices for solid waste management?

  1. Help your parents to convert kitchen waste into compost.
  2. Buy foods in bulk and only what is needed.
  3. Always bring a reusable bag when shopping.
  4. Reduce paper usage by converting scratch into one sheet.
  5. Keep recycling items.
• What types of waste are included in solid waste?

  Solid waste includes biodegradable, recyclables, non-recyclable, non-compostable, and special waste like household hazardous waste.
• What is the purpose of solid waste management?

  Solid waste management aims to minimize the solid waste effect on human health through proper segregation, effective collection, transportation, and disposal of waste.
• What is zero waste management?

  Zero waste management is an efficient way of maximizing recycling, reducing waste, and ensuring products are reused, repaired, or recycled back into the environment and market.
• What is community recycling?

  Community recycling is a program supported by citizens interested in a clean environment to contribute to improvement in the community, encouraging and motivating people to participate in recycling.