WHAT IS

ADOLESCENCE?
period of life when
a child develops
into an adult -13-19
Years old.
TIMER
 HEALTH RELATED
ISSUES OR
CONCERNS DURING
ADOLESENCE
At the end of the lesson I
CAN:
•1. Give examples of health
concerns related to changes
during adolescence
At the end of the lesson I
CAN:
•2. Classify health
concerns related to
changes during
adolescence
At the end of the lesson I CAN:
•3. Present ways on how to
prevent/decrease the percentage of
acquiring health concerns related to
changes during adolescence
• GIVE HEALTH ISSUES OR
HEALTH PROBLEMS THAT YOU
CAN SEE ON THE PICTURE
B_DY O_D_R
Body odor is an
unpleasant smell our
body gives off when
bacteria that live on the
skin break down sweat
into acid.
• Body odor is common because of
overactive glands (S_E_AT GLAND)
• common among people who are
obese and those who regularly eat
spicy foods,
Ways to prevent/lessen body
odor:
Deodorant keeps the skin from
giving off a bad smell.
Ways to prevent/lessen body
odor:
Daily washing or bathing with
warm water helps kill bacteria
on the skin.
Ways to prevent/lessen body
odor:
Lessen the consumption of spicy
foods, such as curry, garlic and
others because these foods
make the sweat
D_EN_TA_ PR_BLEMS
• Tooth decay – (nabubulok na
ngipin
• Halitosis ( bad breath)
• Gingivitas (pamamaga ng
gums)
Causes:
• Poor tooth brushing skills
• Drinking carbonated drinks
• Eating sweets frequently
Prevention:
• Eating nutritious food
• Limiting sweet foods and sticky
foods
• Brushing and flossing to remove
tartar
• Visiting the dentist at least twice
a year
Prevention:
• Eating nutritious food
• Limiting sweet foods and sticky
foods
• Brushing and flossing to remove
tartar
• Visiting the dentist at least twice
a year
P_STUR_L PR_BLEMS
CAUSES:
• HEAD and shoulders bent forward
Solution:
• Maintain body alignment by
standing or sitting straight
•LACK OF SLEEP
• CAUSES:

•STAYING AWAKE AT
NIGHT ( WATCHING TV, VIDEOS,
PLAYING COMPUTER OR CP GAMES)
• PREVENTION:
SLEEP 9- 10 HOURS
• STOP DOING UNNECESSARY
THINGS
(ENERGIZED BY RESTING)
 CONCERNS WITH SOCIAL CHANGES

ISSUES:
CHANGE FRIENDS
MEETING NEW FRIENDS
 CONCERNS WITH SOCIAL CHANGES

PREVENTION:
• COMMUNICATE WELL WITH YOUR FRIENDS
• LEARN TO LISTEN
• SEEK FOR ADVICE FROM YOUT FAMILY OR
FRIENDS
 CONCERNS WITH MENTAL CHANGES
ISSUES:
• STRESS
• HOPELESS
• TEARFUL OR LACKING MOTIVATION
• HAVING TROUBLE COPING WITH FRIENDS OR
SOCIAL CONTRACT
PREVENTION:
• MANAGE YOUR TIME
• BE HOPEFUL
• LEARN TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR FRIEND
TO EXPRESS YOURSELF
EMOTIONAL CHANGES
• MOOD SWINGS/ IMPULSIVE
• INSENSITIVE
EMOTIONAL CHANGES
PREVENTION:
• GET INVOVED IN WORTHWILE
PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL ACTIVITY
SUCH AS DANCING, SPORT,
THEATRE ARTS
SEXUAL CHANGES

ISSUES:
• MENSTRUATION
-NEEDS TO BE MORE CONSCIOUS ABOUT
HYGINE.
• FEELING OF PAIN (PUSON)
• WET DREAMS
SEXUAL CHANGES
PREVENTION:
• CONSCIOUS ABOUT HYGINE.,
TAKE A BATH DURING
1. PHYSICAL CHANGES
2. SOCIAL CHANGES
3. MENTAL CHANGES
4. EMOTIONAL CHANGES
5. SEXUAL CHANGES
6. SPIRITUAL CHANGES