LEARNING MODULE IN HEALTH 8 S.Y.

2021-2022

MODULE
6 DISEASE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

CONTENT STANDARD: PERFORMANCE STANDARD:

The learner demonstrates The learner consistently demonstrates
understanding of principles in the personal responsibility and healthful
prevention and control of practices in the prevention and control
communicable diseases for the of communicable diseases.
attainment of individual wellness.

FORMATION STANDARD:
The learners will learn correct information and appropriate life skills that will help them
to prevent and control diseases.

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

 discusses the most common communicable diseases;

 demonstrates self-monitoring skills to prevent communicable diseases;
 promotes programs and policies to prevent and control communicable diseases
and;
 identifies agencies responsible for communicable disease prevention and control.

Time Frame: 2 weeks

Learning Targets:

At the end of this module, learners are expected to:

a) discuss common types of chronic diseases for the prevention and control of
noncommunicable diseases
b) follow suggestions to prevent noncommunicable diseases
c) discuss ways to prevent and control chronic, lifestyle-related, and non
communicable diseases
d) write a student’s journal entry to prevent chronic, life-style related, and
noncommunicable diseases

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OPENING PRAYER:

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Loving Father, I stand before you in the midst of confusion and complexities of life. May
future sometimes seems distant and unknown. Give me, O Lord, the vision to see the
path you have set before me. Grant me the courage to follow your way, that through the
gifts and talents you given me. I may bring your life and your love to other. I ask this
through Jesus, your son. Amen.
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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LECTURE 1: CHRONIC, LIFESTYLE-RELATED, AND

NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE

What are the common types of lifestyle-related Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)?

A cardiovascular disease is an illness or disorder that affects the heart and blood
vessels. The heart (cardio) and blood vessel (vascular) disease are described together;
whatever affects one affects the other. This is because the cardiovascular system is a
closed system, with the heart as the pump and the vessels as a network of flexible tubing
throughout the body.

1. Stroke – is a condition caused by the sudden interference of blood flow

throughout the brain, rupture of the wall of an artery in the brain brought about
by high blood pressure, and when there is a formation of blood clot in the
arteries of the brain this is usually results in a loss of brain function. Without the
oxygen and nutrients carried by the blood, the brain cells die.

Best way to prevent stroke:

 eat a healthy diet
 exercise regularly
 avoid smoking
 avoid drinking to much alcohol

2. High blood pressure – is the force that is made by blood pushing against the
walls of the arteries and veins within the body. The heart creates this pressure as
it pumps blood. Each time the heart beats; it pushes blood out into the arteries,
which then carry the blood to every part of the body.

Causes of high blood pressure

 obesity
 heredity
 stress
 smoking.

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3. Arteriosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries” – is a condition on which the

arteries become hard and stiff.

Hypertension is a major factor in the development of arteriosclerosis.

Another factor in the development of arteriosclerosis
 diabetes
 overeating especially of eggs, butter, cream, and fatty foods
 infectious diseases
 overweight
 excessive nerve stress

4. Heart attack – is usually caused by coronary heart disease. Coronary heart

disease refers to a blockage of the coronary arteries-those arteries supplying the
tissue of the heart with blood. The blockage may be due to fatty deposits or a
blood clot. Heart attack strikes suddenly whether a person is resting, eating and
even sleeping.

Some suggestions to prevent cardiovascular disease:

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a. Do not smoke tobacco

b. Do a regular blood pressure checkup
c. Reduce the amount of high cholesterol foods in your diet
d. Eat more fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables
e. Avoid salty foods
f. Exercise regularly at least 15 minutes aerobics to improve blood circulation
g. Maintain ideal weight. If you are overweight, your heart has to work harder than
it should
h. Learn to manage stress

5. Skin cancer – is the most common type of cancer. The major cause is too much
exposure to sun’s ultraviolet radiation. The amount of pigment in your skin
determines how vulnerable are you to the damaging effects of sunlight.

Suggestions to prevent skin cancer

 limit or avoid direct exposure to the sun between 10:00 am and 4:pm
 wear sun-protective clothing, including a wide-brimmed hat that shades the face,
neck and ears.
 use a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB radiation and is SPF 30
or more.
 Examine the skin regularly. This includes examinations by a health care
professional and self-examinations.

6. Lung cancer – is often difficult to detect early because symptoms do not appear
until the disease is quite advanced.

Symptoms of lung cancer

 persistent cough
 chest pain
 repeated attacks of pneumonia
 bronchitis.

7. Leukemia – is a cancer of the blood-forming tissues and is the most common

form of cancer in children. Leukemia causes millions of abnormal and immature

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white blood cells to be released into the blood system. These nonfunctioning cells
weaken the body’s immune system.

Symptoms of leukemia
 fatigue
 paleness
 weight loss
 repeated infections
 easy bruising
 nose bleeding
 vomiting
 seizures
 pain in your bones or joints

CLOSING PRAYER

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

I thank you, Lord our God, you have opened my eyes to the light of your
wisdom. You have gladdened my heart to the knowledge of truth. I entreat You, Lord.
Help me always to do your will. Bless my soul and body, my words and deeds. Enable
me to grow in grace, virtue, and good habits, that Your name may be glorified. Father,
Son, and Holy Spirit, now and forever, Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

REFERENCES
Lacia G., Limos A., et al. (2013). The 21st Century MAPEH in Action 8 (K to 12). Rex Book
Store, Inc. (RBSI)

ACTIVITIES SHALL BE SUBMITTED ON/BEFORE FEBRUARY 15, 2021.

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Attachment
Name: ____________________________ Date:_______________

Address: ___________________________ Section: ____________

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ACTIVITY 1: RESPONSE JOURNAL

Direction: List down 10 different physical activities, which you think will help and
protect you from lifestyle-related Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs).

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Attachment Name: ____________________________ Date:_______________

Address: ___________________________ Section: ____________

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ACTIVITY 2: OPEN-ENDED STATEMENT

Direction: Finish the statement by giving what is being ask.

I need to exercise because

_______________________________________________________________________________

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Attachment Name: ____________________________ Date:_______________

Address: ___________________________ Section: ____________

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ACTIVITY 3: THINK AND SHARE

Direction: Answer the question.

 Why do you think smoking, obesity and hypertension are the common
risk factors of NCDs?

PERFORMANCE TASK

Direction: To protect you from cardiovascular diseases, take a video of yourself

performing the following simple exercise for about two to five minutes.

You can send the video through gmail

St. Jude – lhaidencastillo@gmail.com

St. Ignatius -
St. John –
St. Luke – ruffamajanda@gmail.com
St. Paul and St. Charles - municryzel266@gmail.com

1. Stretching the arms

2. Bending the knees
3. Rotating the neck

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4. Inhaling and exhaling

ANALYTICAL RUBRIC:

4 3 2 1
The content of the The content of The content of The content of
video is connected to the video is the video is far the video is not
Content
the topic. partly connected from the topic. connected to the
to the topic. topic.
The presentation is The presentation The presentation The presentation
clear and easy to is not clear but is clear but not is not clear and
Clarity
understand. easy to easy to not easy to
understand. understand. understand.
The presentation is The presentation The presentation The presentation
Creativity good and creative. is not good but is good but not is not good and
creative. creative. not creative.

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME PARENT’S SIGNATURE OVER PRINTED NAME

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