HEALTH reviewer

HEALTH – “a state of a complete physical, mental and social well-being and not
merely of the absence of disease or infirmity” (World Health Organization (WHO)
Constitution.)

➢ COMMUNITY HEALTH – the health status of a group of people situated in

the same geographical area.

o Includes action and conditions which promote, protect, and preserve

health.

ENVIRONMENT – all the things, conditions, and influences that affect the growth,
health, and progress of living and non-living things.

➢ ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH – the prevention and control of disease, injury,

and progress associated with interactions between people and the
environment.

o Addresses all the physical, chemical, and biological factors.

Based on the WHO’s report in 2017 an estimated 12.6 million deaths worldwide
are due to an unhealthy environment. Number of deaths represents about 23% of
all deaths worldwide and 36% of all deaths among children 0-14 years old.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS / ISSUES

a. POLLUTION – a major environmental problem. It can be classified as air,

water, and land pollution.

1. Air Pollution – the contamination of air due to harmful gases from

industries, vehicles, and agricultural areas. The WHO conforms that air
pollution is now the world’s largest single environmental health risk.
2. Water Pollution – the contamination of bodies of water usually by
human activities. This is the second environmental pollution concern of
the world today.
3. Land Pollution – the contamination of land or soil which is caused by the
dumping of solid or liquid waste materials. (Improper Waste Disposal,
Land Degradation)

MANAGEMENT OF
OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
THAT AFFECT COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES

b. Illegal Mining → Solid Waste Disposal

c. Pesticide drift Management Practices
d. Deforestation → Solid Waste Management
e. Oil Spill → Zero Waste Management
f. Coral Reef Degradation → Community Recycling
g. Climate Change