HEAL T H

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Topic: C o n s u m e r H e a l t h

Quarter 1, Ac tivity 1
 O ver view
Being a c ustomer involves
building your c onsumer
knowledge on health, whic h c an
help you make wise dec isions
when buying goods and
servic es.
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Introduction
CONSUMER HEALTH
It refers to the dec isions you make
about the purc hase and use of health
information, produc ts and servic es
that will have a direc t effec t on your
health.
HEALTH
IN F O R M A T IO
N
These refer to the data and fac ts
about health produc ts and servic es
you c an get from media and people
including professionals and
agencies.
HEALTH PRODUCTS
These refer to the substances, materials or
equipment prepared or manifactured for
you to buy and use for the maintenance of
health and the treatment of diseases.
ExaMples: eyeglasses,
applianCes,
MediCines
 These refer to
HEALTH health information,
ac tions,
procedures or work performed
S E R V IC E S to help satisfy your needs and
wants as a consumer.

EXAMPLE: medical and dental

consultation and treatment,
services from beauty parlors and
barber shops
 CONSUMER
HEALTH
E D U C A T IO N
It is a process of assisting you to
acquire the correct information
and understanding so that you will
be able to make a wise decision
about a certain health item.
It is important to examine and evaluate the
reliability of any piece of health
information before applying it to your well-
being.
 Here are t h e c r i t e r i a t h a t will h e l p you
d e t e r m i n e w h e t h e r t h e i n f o r m a t i o n is r e a l i b l e
or not.

CREDIBILITY CONTENT

DISCLOSUR INTERACTIVIT
E Y
1. CREDIBILITY- this tells about
the sourc e and rec enc y of
the
information.

o Who or what is the sourc e of

the information/product?
o Is the sourc e qualified?
o Is the information updated?
 2. CONTENT- This tells about
the accuracy, disclaimer,
and
completeness of information.
o Is it complete and correct?
o Does it have scientific basis?
o Does it state the limitations, purpose,
scope, authority and currency of the
information?
o Does it have labels that contain the
directions for use and storage, expiration
 3. DISCLOSURE - This
tells about the
purpose and
caveat of the
information.
o What is the purpose of giving
the information/product?
o Is it for marketing purposes?
o Is it for selling products or
for disseminating
 4. INTERACTIVITY - This tells about
the feedback mechanism and
information
means ofexchange between the
source and the consumer.

o Can the consumer offer

comments and suggestions?
o Is it possible to ask questions?
 1 Get to know the
Tips to product
become a 2
and services first.
Be meticulous with sales
wise and talk or marketing
well- 3
gimmicks.

informed C onsult

consumer 4
authorities when

: in doubt.
 1.
Criteria or S afety
Consideratio 2.Environmental
n in Impact
selecting
product or 3. Quality
services:
4. Price
 The 16th President of
the United States,
President Abraham
Linc oln, is often
c redited with
saying,"The best way
 This very statement paints a clear picture of a man
who believed wholeheartedly in remaining steadfast
to his dreams, in staying persistent, and in never
giving up, no matter what trials or tribulations might
be faced.

But when he said that the best way to predict the

future was to create it, he wasn’t just talking
about being persistent; he was talking about
using the eternal power of thought, the very
fundamental energy that all life and reality is
born from, to help manifest your dreams. Some
in the Law of Attraction circles might have even
considered him their most fervent standard
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