The Concepts of

Community and
Environmental
health
Community
> is defined as a sociological
group in a large place sharing
one environment. It includes the
individual and the family.
Community health > is the art
and science of maintaining,
protecting and improving the
health of all the members of the
community through organized
and sustained community
efforts.
Environmental Health >
comprises those aspects of
human health that are
determined by physical,
chemical, biological, social and
psychosocial factors in the
surrounding environment.
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
1. A clean and safe physical environment.
2. An environment that meets everyone’s basic
needs.
3. An environment that promotes social harmony
and actively involves everyone.
4. An understanding of local health and
environment issues.
5. A community that participates in identifying
local solutions to local problems.
Characteristics of a Healthy Community

6. A community whose members have access to

varied experiences, means of interaction and
communication.
7. Accessible and appropriate health services and
facilities.
8. The promotion and celebration of historical and
cultural heritage.
9. A diverse and innovative economy.
10. A sustainable use of available resources for all.
 PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS
HEALTH CARE SERVICES FUNCTIONS

Maternal Health Care Pre-natal, Natal, Post-natal

Child Health Care Immunizations, Control of Diarrheal

diseases
Nutrition Program Operation Timbang, Food
Supplementation
Population and Family Planning Program Free Family Planning

Control of Communicable Diseases Tuberculosis control program

Environmental Sanitation Program Inspection of food establishments

Control on non-communicable diseases Blood pressure screening

ACTIVITY 4: PRIORITY EXPRESS

1. I want to get around in my community by:

a. riding a bike
b. driving an automobile

2. I want to have foods from:

a. community gardens
b. convenience/ grocery stores

3. I want to actively play in games by:

a. parks/open spaces/ town plaza
b. online games
4. I want to have more chances to get to know my neighbors
through:
a. social networking
b. active membership in youth organization

5. I want to live in a clean environment by:

a. reducing the amount of refuse
b. campaigning for a clean and green community
 ACTIVITY 6: INSPECT - RETROSPECT
CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY POSSIBLE SERVICES OBSERVED FROM YOUR
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
1. A clean and safe physical environment. Fogging, cleaning the drainage, improved
street lighting.
2. An environment that meet everyone’s
basic needs.
3. An understanding of local health and
environment issues.
4. A community that participates in
identifying local solutions to local problems.
5. A community whose members have access
to varied experiences, means of interaction
and communication.
6. Accessible and appropriate health services
and facilities.
7. The promotion and celebration of
historical and cultural heritage
 ACTIVITY 6: INSPECT - RETROSPECT
CHARACTERISTICS OF A HEALTHY POSSIBLE SERVICES OBSERVED FROM YOUR
COMMUNITY COMMUNITY
8. A diverse and innovative economy.
9. A sustainable use of available resources
for all
 ACTIVITY 7: COMMUNITY HEALTH TEAM PROOFILE
HEALTH TEAM RESPONSIBILITIES
Health Physician
Dentist
Nurse
Midwife
Health Worker
Traditional Medical Practitioner
Sanitary Inspector
Medical Technologist
Dietary Nutritionist
Barangay Nutrition Scholar
Barangay Health Councilor
Barangay Tanod
COMMUNITY
PROBLEMS
PERENNIAL COMMUNITY HEALTH PROBLEMS
Human
Disposal Food
Peace and Sanitation
Order

Water
Disease
supply
control
Community health
problems
Drug
Human Abuse
Excreta prevention
and & control
Sewage in the
community
 KINDS OF REFUSE
KIND COMPOSITON SOURCES
Garbage Waste from preparation, Households, restaurants,
cooking and serving food, institutions, stores, markets
market wastes, wastes from
handling, storage and sale of
produce
Rubbish Combustible: paper, cartons, Same as garbage
boxes, barrels, wood,
beddings.
Non- combustible: metals,
cans, metal furniture, glass,
dirt, minerals
Ashes Residue from fires used for Same as garbage
cooking and heating and
from on-site incineration.
Street Refuse Sweepings, dirt, leaves, catch Streets, sidewalks, alleys,
– basin dirt, contents of litter vacant lots
receptacles.
 KIND COMPOSITON SOURCES
Dead animals Cats, dogs, horses, cows Same as street refuse
Abandoned Vehicles Unwanted cars and trucks Same as street refuse
left on public property
Industrial waste Food-processing wastes, Factories, power plants
boiler house cinders, lumber
scraps, metal scraps,
shavings
Demolition wastes Lumber, pipes, bricks, Demolition sites
masonry and other
constructional materials
Construction wastes Scrap lumber, pipes, others Construction sites
Special wastes Hazardous solid and liquids, Household, hospitals, hotels,
explosives, pathological institutions, stores, industry
wastes, radioactive materials,
battery
Sewage treatment residue Solid from coarse screening, Septic tanks
septic – tank sludge
Proper Waste Management

1. Storage > involves putting of waste in a

container with a cover.

2. Collection > is the procedure of gathering

wastes for disposal.

3. Disposal of wastes > another important

procedure in proper waste management.
RA No.9003 Solid Waste Management

A higly recommended formula is to adopt

the 3Rs of Ecological Waste management:

REDUCE
REUSE
RECYCLE
Different Agencies:
DepEd Department of Education

PopCom Population Commission

DA Department of Agriculture

PMA Philippine of Medical Association

PNRC Philippine National Red Cross

DILG Department of Interior and Local

Government
NNC National Nutrition Council

NEDA National Economic and Development

Authority
DOH Department of Health

DBM Department of Budget and Management

SHORT QUIZ