N.

Presence of Hazardous Threats

Threats
Environmental
Physical
None
Total
Figure

Frequency
32
14
8
54

Percentage
59%
26%
15%
100%

Presence of Hazardous Threats

Environmental
Physical
None

Figure

Interpretation
The graph above shows that 59% represents 32 out of 54 respondents exhibits threats
that were identified is caused by the environment, physical threats shows that 26% represents 14
out of 54 respondents and 15% of the respondents say that there is no health threat.
Analysis
Based on our observation in phase 4 of Sitio Gumamela, there were lots of environmental
hazards in that community. For example, not all the roads are cemented and there were lots of
green slimy substances on their stairs. This could cause accidents for persons with disability and
old people. As for physical hazards we observed that their drainage or canals beside the roads are
open which can cause people to slip while walking.
Health Implications
According to Healthy People 2020, humans interact with the environment constantly.
These interactions affect quality of life, years of healthy life lived, and health disparities.
Maintaining a healthy environment is central to increasing quality of life and years of healthy
life. Globally, nearly 25 percent of all deaths and the total disease burden can be attributed to
environmental factors. Environmental factors are diverse and far reaching. They include
exposure to hazardous substances in the air, water, soil, and food, natural and technological
disasters, physical hazards, nutritional deficiencies and the built environment.
Poor environmental quality has its greatest impact on people whose health status is
already at risk. Therefore, environmental health must address the societal and environmental
factors that increase the likelihood of exposure and disease.
http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/environmental-health