SOCIAL

DETERMINANTS
OF HEALTH IN
QUEZON CITY
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CITY
Most populous city in the Philippines
Total population(2015)
2,936,116
Largest city in Metro Manila in terms of
land area
165.33 km2
Population Density
17,759/km2
Lower compared to Manilas density
[42,000/km2]
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CITY
THE COMMUNITY OF QUEZON
CITY

Projected population is
4 MILLION between
the 2025 and 2030
census years.
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CITY
Bordered by Manila to the southwest,
By Caloocan and Valenzuela City to
the west and northwest,
By San Juan and Mandaluyong to the
south,
And by Marikina and Pasig to the
south east.
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CITY
Generally has a warm weather.
It rains occasionally.
Has dry and wet seasons.
Average temperature for the year is
22.23oC 31.62oC
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CITY
Predomonantly Roman Catholic (90%)
Has several major educational
institutions
eg UP, ADMU, SMCQC
Has a lot of Medical Schools
OLFU, FEU, ST. LUKES, UERMMMC
Has a number of Medical Centers
Capitol, St. Lukes, Veterans, PHC, LCP,
NKTI, POC
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CITY
Public transport include:
MRT
LRT
Jeepneys
Buses
Tricycles
Taxi
Uber
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CITY
One of the largest service economies in the Ph
In 2010, there are 58,133 regestered businesses
Declared capital of Php 1.380 trillion
30% retail
25% contractors
18.5% conglomerate
11.5% wholesale trade
6% eating establishments
2.7% manufacturing/production
2% financial institution
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CITY
Median age of 24 years old
Sex ratio at 96
2000 child-bearing group (15-49 yrs
old)
59%
1995 child-bearing group
31%
 THE COMMUNITY OF QUEZON
CITY
Median age of
24 years
Sex ratio at 96
2000 child-bearing group (15-49 yrs
old)
59%
1995 child-bearing group
31%