Health

• What is the beginning of your MAPEH Journey?

  Good morning!
• What are the main components of consumer health?

  • Health Information
  • Health Products
  • Health Services
• What does consumer health refer to?

  It 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.
• What are the three components of consumer health?

  Health Information, Health Products, Health Services
• What do health information refer to?

  Health information refers to the data and facts about health products and services you can get from media and people including professionals and agencies.
• What are reliable sources of health information?

  • Friends, neighbors, relatives
  • Professionals such as physicians, doctors, scientists, teachers
  • Educational institutions
  • Media such as radio and television
  • Print materials such as magazines, journals, newspapers, books, pamphlets, posters
• What are unreliable sources of health information?

  • Customs and superstitions
  • Information based on ignorance and prejudice
  • Commercialized health information
• What are the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of health information?

  • Reliability: Who is giving the information?
  • Credibility: What is their reputation in the community?
  • Professionalism: What is their educational background?
  • Purpose: How is the information presented?
  • Motivation: Is it intended to improve health and well-being or for profit?
• What are health products?

  Health products are items that we consume to improve our well-being.
• What are examples of health products?

  Drugs, Foods, Cosmetics, Health Devices, Household items
• What do health services include?

  Health services include professional services rendered by doctors, nurses, aides, and health workers.
• What are the criteria for choosing health products and services?

  Safety, Environmental Impact, Quality, Price
• Why is safety important in health products and services?

  Safety is the ultimate and major factor in creating products and services in the market.
• What does environmental impact refer to in health products and services?

  Environmental impact refers to the consideration of how products and services affect natural resources.
• What is the importance of quality in health products and services?

  All health products and services should undergo quality checks to ensure reliability and fit for consumer needs.
• Why should health products and services be accessible to the public?

  Because the price should not hinder them from availing it.
• What are the four areas of health services?

  • Health Professionals
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Health Insurance
  • Alternative Modalities
• Who are health professionals?

  They are individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and other allied health programs.
• What do nurses do?

  Nurses administer medication, observe and monitor patients' conditions, and maintain records.
• What do doctors do?

  Doctors provide diagnoses and treat patients who are suffering from diseases and injuries.
• What is the role of dentists?

  Dentists provide diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity.
• What do medical technicians do?

  Medical technicians analyze and test body fluids and tissues to ensure accurate laboratory results.
• What do pharmacists do?

  Pharmacists specialize in the usage and administration of medication and dispense prescriptions to patients.