DON’T

FALL FOR
QUACKERY
01 About Quakery

02 Kinds of Quackery

03 Harmful Physical and Physiological Effects of

Quackery
have you ever been
fooled by someone?
"QUACKERY"
Quackery is the act and process
of benefiting from other people,
through monetary or non-
monetary means while assuring
them a false claim in return.
THREE MAIN TYPES OF QUACKERY

MEDICAL QUACKERY

NUTRITIONAL QUACKERY

DEVICE QUACKERY
 MEDICAL QUACKERY

is essentially lying to patients and

their families to believe in healthcare
solutions that do not hold true or are
yet to be proven and tested.
 NUTRITIONAL QUACKERY

Is providing misinformation about the

nutritional value and health effects of
food and products.

They often claim a simple, fast, and

easy solution to health problems by
including a single product or nutrient
into one's diet.
 DEVICE QUACKERY

is the selling and distribution of products that

claim to be effective in battling one or all health
concerns.

They sell devices such as bracelets, specialized

belts, massagers, and other gadgets
MORE TYPES OF
QUACKERY
 MISLEADING ANECDOTES
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
ART

MYSTICAL CONSPIRACY NATURAL AND ORGANIC

FRAUD TRIAL RUNS(UNETHICAL)

1. CLAIMS THAT ARE "TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE"

if something is too good to be true, it

probably is not. Beware of claims that
assure you of a quick and easy cure to
cancer, or an instant way to lose or
gain weight.
If it already seems out of what
is practically acceptable, why
do you think people still fall
prey to these persuasions?
 2. MISLEADING ANECDOTES AND TESTIMONIALS

If a famous personality, whose career may or may not

be related to the topic, he or she speaks of, talks
about a great discovery or experience with a product,
people tend to believe.

It is important to learn how to process information

and verify facts before believing in them.
 3. FRAUD

if someone claims to be a professional and makes claims in his

or her field of expertise, people are likely to listen.

It is important to make sure that you are dealing with actual

health professionals. Look for proof like a diploma, license
number, and other such material evidence.
 4. MYSTICAL CONSPIRACY

varying belief systems

Be cautious around those who claim that

common illnesses are caused by
supernatural causes or the unseen.
 5. NATURAL AND ORGANIC CLAIMS

health-conscious individuals usually go for the more

natural and organic products.

In addition, not all natural and organic products are

healthy for you.
 6. TRIAL RUNS

Trial runs and experimental medication and procedures may do

more harm than good. There is a reason that they have not been
released in the consumer market..
 http://www.dti.gov.ph,
In the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
regulates and oversees all sales and trade of information, products,
and services.
it is also important that you inform adults, your parents or
guardians when transacting with different businesses, agencies,
and service providers.
HARMFUL PHYSICAL AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL
EFFECTS OF QUACKERY
1. PHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTS
allergies
muscle pain
organ failure
paralysis
infection of communicable diseases
death
fatigue
2. EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL
SIDE EFFECTS
mood swings
hormone imbalance
hallucination
tendencies of self-harm
aggression
depression
3. TRUST ISSUES

Tend to generalize their unfortunate experience.

THREE MAIN TYPES OF QUACKERY

MEDICAL QUACKERY

NUTRITIONAL QUACKERY

DEVICE QUACKERY
 MORE TYPES OF QUACKERY

MISLEADING ANECDOTES
TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE
ART

MYSTICAL CONSPIRACY NATURAL AND ORGANIC

FRAUD TRIAL RUNS(UNETHICAL)

Harmful Physical and Psychological Effects of
Quackery

1. PHYSICAL SIDE EFFECTS

2. EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SIDE
EFFECTS
3. TRUST ISSUES
Answer page 323 in your MAPEH book
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