4th sem mapeh 10

• Health information


  Everything that is seen, read, or heard in relation to human and community health. It could be in the form of print media, electronic and digital media.
• Health products


  Medicines, medical equipments, and related devices. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs to cosmetics. It help relieve symptoms, aid in curing illnesses; and provide cosmetic effects.
• Over The Counter Drugs

  • Pain Killers – Aspirin and Ibuprofen can harm stomach lining that leads to ulcer. Large dosage can lead to kidney damage.
  • Acetaminophen, used for fever and pain reliever for children, if taken in heavy doses, can cause bleeding and liver pain. These pain relievers should not be taken on an empty stomach.
  • Prolonged use of nasal sprays that relieve congestion can cause blood vessels in the nose to swell and can worsen congestion. This is called the rebound effect. It can also result to bleeding and loss of the sense of smell.
  • Frequent use of laxatives destroy flora in the intestinal tract, making constipation even worse. Exercise and high fiber diet are the safer alternatives for promoting normal defecation.
• Cosmetic Products


  • SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
  • HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
  • ORAL PRODUCTS
• Health services


  These are the activities done to assess, maintain, or improve the individual's health can be considered as health services. These also includes the diagnosis and the treatment of illnesses, injuries, or disabilities.
• Health professionals


  Medical specialist, dental specialists, nurses, and mental health professionals are some of the health professionals who are engaged in providing solutions to health-related problems.
• Health Care Professionals - Medical Specialist

  • ANESTHESIOLOGIST - Administration of anesthesia like in surgery
  • CARDIOLOGIST - Coronary heart disease; heart disease
  • DERMATOLOGIST - Skin conditions
  • FAMILY PHYSICIAN - General care physician
  • GYNECOLOGIST - Female reproductive system
• Health Care Professionals - Medical Specialist

  • INTERNIST - Treatment of diseases in adults
  • OBSTETRICIAN - Pregnancy, labor, child birth
  • OPTHALMOLOGIST - Eye disease and treatment
  • PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN - General health and medical care
  • SURGEON - Treats diseases by surgery
• Health Care Professionals - Dental Specialist

  • DENTIST - General care of teeth and oral cavity
  • ENDODONTIST - Diseases of tooth below gum line and root canal theraphy
  • ORTHODONTIST - Teeth alignment, malocclusion, they do the braces
  • PEDODONTIST - Dental care of children
  • PERIODONTIST - Diseases supporting structures
  • PROSTODONTIST - Construction of artificial appliances for the mouth, dental implants
• Health Care Professionals - Mental Health Practitioners

  • PSYCHOLOGIST
  • PSYCHIATRIST
  • THE CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRIST
• Health Care Professionals - Other Health Professionals

  • NURSE
  • MIDWIVE
• Health care facilities


  Hospitals, barangay health centers, primary health care centers, private clinics, and others that are created to provide basic health services.
• Quakery


  Promotion of unproven health products and services for a profit. Consumer fraud that involves the practices of promoting and selling useless products and services.
• Types of quakery

  • Medical
  • Nutritional
  • Device
• Quack


  A person or company involved in health fraud that usually tries hard to appear scientific. Endorses products or services with a promise of quick cures, miracles, or unbelievable formulas. Tells people what they want to hear.
• 10 medicinal plants approved by DOH in the Philippines

  • Acapulko
  • Ampalaya
  • Bawang
  • Bayabas
  • Lagundi
  • Niyog
  • Sambong
  • Tsaang Gubat
  • Pansit-Pansitan
  • Yerba Buena
• Acapulko


  For the treatment of insect bites, itchiness, ringworms, infections, and eczema
• Ampalaya


  As a supplement in treating diabetes, burns, and coughs
• Bawang


  As a supplement in reducing blood cholesterol level
• Bayabas


  Used as antioxidant, antiallergy, antimicrobial
• Lagundi


  For the treatment of cough, colds, and fever
• Niyog- Niyogan


  For the elimination of intestinal parasites
• Sambong


  As a supplement in treating hypertension, kidney stones, cough, and colds
• Tsaang Gubat


  For the treatment of skin allergies
• Pansit-Pansitan


  For treating arthritis
• Yerba Buena


  For insect bites, coughs and colds
• Consumer protection


  Makes markets work for both businesses and consumers
• Consumer rights

  • Be informed of the conditions of the products or services that are purchased
  • Choose
  • Protect your economic interests
  • Receive a guarantee
  • Being heard on claims
• Food and Drug Administration (FDA)


  • Responsible for licensing, monitoring, and regulation of cosmetics, drugs, foods, household hazardous products, medical devices and electromagnetic radiation emitting devices, pesticides, tobacco and related products, and vaccines for safety, efficacy, and quality in the Republic of the Philippines
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)


  • The executive department of the Philippine government responsible for the advancement, promotion, governance, regulation, management and growth of industry and trade
• Department of Health (DOH)

  • Responsible for ensuring access to basic public health services by all Filipinos through the provision of quality health care, the regulation of all health services and products
• Basic rights of the consumer

  • Right to be safe
  • Right to choose freely
  • Right to be informed
  • Right to be heard
  • Right to education
• Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health act of 2012 (RA 10354)


  It contributes to better maternal health outcomes, reducing the risks associated with unintended pregnancies and unsafe abortions. It emphasizes the importance of accessible and affordable reproductive health services, including contraceptives.
• Parenthood


  Raising children and their needs
• Family Planning


  Deciding the number of children a married couple want
• Birth control


  Procedures, devices or medications that prevent pregnancy
• Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003 (RA 9211)


  Promotes a healthful environment by informing the public of the health risks associated with cigarette smoking and tobacco
• Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002 (RA 9165)


  A policy imposed by the government to deal with the state's problem with illegal drugs, particularly how it affects the youth
• Roles covered by this law

  • FINANCER
  • PROTECTION/CODDLER
  • PUSHER
• Consumer Act of the Philippines (RA 7394)


  Aims to protect the interest of consumers and buyers of products and services