LESSON 1

OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the meaning of Consumer Health.
2. Differentiate Health Consumer from a Consumer.
3. Know the difference between Reliable and Unreliable Sources of Health
Information and Products.
4. Explain the guidelines and criteria in the selection and evaluation of
health information and products.
5. Apply to our daily life in order to be safe and healthy health consumer.
 CONSUMER HEALTH
• INVOLVES FACTS AND DEEPER
UNDERSTANDING THAT ENABLE PEOLPLE
TO MAKE WISE CHOICES
 HEALTH CONSUMER

• SOMEONE WHO EXAMINES HEALTH

INFORMATION IN PRODUCTS AND
SERVICES.
CONSUMER
• IS THE ONE WHO PURCHASES
AND UTILIZES THE GOODS AND
SERVICES
 HEALTH INFORMATION
• IS EVERYTHING THAT IS SEEN , READ, OR HEARD IN RELATION
TO HUMAN AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
• IMPORTANT IN DECIDING WHAT HEALTH PRODUCTS HEALTH
SERVICES TO ACQUIRE.
• HEALTH INFORMATION, HEALTH PRODUCTS, HEALTH SERVICES
ARE ALL RELATED TO CONSUMER HEALTH.
• HEALTH SERVICE PERSONNEL ARE ALSO SOURCES OF HEALTH
INFORMATION.
• IT HELPS US CHOOSE W/C CAN BE TRUSTED, W/C IS FAKE OR
W/C ADVERTISEMENT IS RISKY.
 SOURCES OF HEALTH INFORMATION
SOURCES OF TRUSTED HEALTH SOURCES OF RISKY HEALTH
INFORMATION INFORMATION
• FAMILY OR SCHOOL DOCTOR
• OUTDATED CULTURE AND
• LOCAL HEALTH OFFICIALS OF HEALTH TRADITIONS
CENTERS
• PERSONAL OPTIONS AND
• MANAGEMENT OR HEAD OF A INCOMPLETE INFORMATION
HOSPITAL
• UNRELIABLE MEDIA AND
• FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION TESTIMONIALS
• PHILIPPINE DENTAL ASSOCIATION • QUACK OR PSEUDO HEALERS
• PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS -
NATIONAL VOLUNTARY AGENCY
• EDITORS OF HEALTH MAGAZINES
Q&A ARTICLES W/C ARE REFFERED
TO CONCERNED GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS
 HEALTH PRODUCTS
• This are products that help relieve symptoms , aid in
curing illness, and provide cosmetics effects.(OTC and
prescriptive)
Examples:
MEDICINES
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
RELATED DEVICES
COSMETICS
 OTC/ OVER THE COUNTER
• PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE PURCHASE
WITHOUT PRESCRIPTION

PRESCRIPTIVE
• PRODUCTS THAT ARE PURCHASED
WITH DOCTORS PRESCRIPTION
 RISKS OF OTC
• Pain reliever – (aspirin and ibuprofen)
can harm stomach lining and lead to ulcer, while large dosage can cause
kidney damage
• Acetaminophen (for fever and pain reliever for children)
If taken in large dosage, can cause bleeding and liver pain. This should
be taken with a full stomach and a glass of water to avoid irritation of
stomach lining.
• Prolonged use of Nasal Spray
it can cause blood vessels in the nose to swell and can worsen
congestion. This is called as the “Rebound effect” which can also
result to bleeding and loss of the sense of smell.
• Frequent use of Laxative
it destroys flora in the intestinal tract, making constipation even
worsen. Exercise and high fibers diet are safe alternatives for
promoting normal defecation.
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 COSMETICS PRODUCTS
• Skin Care
Moisturizers, Deodorants and Anti-perspirants
they help skin from drying and control body odor due to
sweating or excessive sweating.
Sweating is the primary means of cooling the body and it
should not be prevented because it is only natural.
• Hair Care
unwanted hair may present some dangers of infections when
adjacent skin is not clean. There will be a possibility of skin
irritations, reaction or infection because of the chemical.
 Dermatologist
should always be consulted to prevent any skin reactions,
irritations and infections when ever chemical products are
used.
• Oral Care (toothpaste, mouth wash)
it helps to prevent dental cavities, bad odor or sore throat. Bad
breath may be symptoms of infections, tumors or diabetes.
Excessive use of mouth wash can dry the mucous membranes,
making the throat even more irritated.
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 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING
HEALTH INFORMATION

• WHAT?
Content of the product
• WHY?
Purpose of the Health Information
• WHO?
Source of Information
Feedback/ Response
• WHAT?
1.Is there a list of contents in the product label? Are the
contents clearly listed
2.Is the information up-to-date
3.Does it indicate the side effects?
• WHY?
Is the information provided to promote or sell a health
products?
• WHO?
1.Who is the source of the information?
2.Is the source credible and trustworthy?
3.Is the source verifiable?
• FEEDBACK/ RESPONSE
1.Does the source of health information respond to
comments and queries?
2.Do sources of information allows customers to give
comments and feedbacks?
 TAKEAWAY FOR TODAY

1. What did I learn about health information and products in my

today?
2. What did I find interesting about decision making in buying health
products especially during this time of pandemic?
3. What feelings do I have about my learning on Consumer Health?
4. What questions do I have about how to become a wise consumer of
health products?
 ASYNCHRONOUS

Act. 1 Picture Collage

Give 2 pictures of the following:
•Health Information
•Health Products
•Health Services.
WE LEARN AS ONE AND SEVEN

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS