HEALTH 6 – QUARTER 3 (Week 1 – Day 2)

Explains how poor environmental sanitation can

negatively impact the health of an individual
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What are common health
problems can we acquire
from poor environmental
sanitation?
Give the negative effect of the
following:
1.Dump waste in lakes and rivers
2.Throw your waste anywhere you want.
3. Drink water from any source.
Different skin diseases:
1. Eczema - is a skin condition that causes dry
and itchy patches of skin. It’s a common condition that
isn’t contagious. Symptoms of eczema can flare up if
you contact an irritant or
an allergen. There are
treatments available to
help you manage symptoms,
but there isn’t a cure.
 2. Scabies –
is an infestation of the skin by the
human itch mite (Sarcoptes
scabiei var. hominis). The
microscopic scabies mite burrows
into the upper layer of the skin
where it lives and lays its eggs.
The most common symptoms of
scabies are intense itching and a
pimple-like skin rash
3. Ringworms - Ringworm is a common skin infection that is
caused by a fungus. It’s called “ringworm” because it can
cause a circular rash (shaped like a ring) that is usually red
and itchy. Anyone can get ringworm. The fungi that cause
this infection can live on skin, surfaces, and on household
items such as clothing, towels, and

bedding.
Ringworm goes by many
names. The medical terms are
“tinea” or “dermatophytosis.” Other
names for ringworm are based on its
location on the body – for example,
ringworm on the feet is also called
Who are responsible in
polluting our
environment? Why do
you say so?
Why is it unsafe to drink
water from street
vendors?
Explain why does poor
environmental sanitation
has a negative impact to our
health?
Give some practices that we
can do in order to improve
environmental sanitation
problems.