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1. Components of Consumer Health

2. What is Consumer Health? Consumer Health is not just about buying health products and services. It is also about making decisions and having a clear and deeper understanding to make wise choices.

3. Consumer Health has three components:

4. 1. Health Information Health information is any concept, step, or advice that various sources give to aid the health status of an individual. The type of information varies depending on various considerations such as but not limited to health history, drugs and alcohol consumption, and eating disorders.

5. All information about the health products are included in this area

6. Some Reliable Sources of information 1. Medical and health professionals (Family and school doctors, dentists, nurses, health science educators) 2. Government agencies like the Department of Health (DOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3. Websites ending in gov, educ, and org. 4. Local health officials 5. Educational institutions

7. Some Unreliable Sources of Health Information 1. Outdated customs, practices, and superstitions without scientific basis 2. Information based on ignorance and prejudice 3. Commercialized health information 4. Personal options and incomplete information 5. Quack or pseudo healers

8. Guide Questions or Criteria in Assessing Health Information WHAT? ( What are the available details of the product? ) WHO?( From whom is the health information?) WHAT ELSE?( Is there an option where customers can give feedback)

9. Health Products are food, drugs, cosmetics, devices, biologicals, vaccines, invitro diagnostic reagents, household/urban hazardous substances, and/or a combination of and/or a derivative thereof (FDA Act, 2009).

10. Healthcare Service refer to the furnishing of medicines, medical or surgical treatments, nursing, hospital service, dental service, optometric service, and complementary health services. through screening and examinations, cure and treat disorders, prevent and control the spread of diseases, provide safety, emergency care, and first aid, and ensure a follow-up program for individuals who have undergone treatments.

11. Guidelines on the Purchase of Goods and Services

12. Some Tips on How to be a Wise Consumer

13. 3 Types of Health Service I. Health Professionals -individuals who are licensed to practice medicine and other allied health programs and work in the medical profession.

14. 3 Types of Health Service II. Healthcare Facilities -These are places or institutions that offer healthcare services

15. 3 Types of Health Service III. Health Insurance - It is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of healthcare costs.

16. Healthcare Providers and Fraudulent Services

17. Health professionals are licensed to practice medicine. Knowing each of these professionals and their functions can give benefits such as the application of immediate and appropriate treatment, avoidance of time and resources wastage, and the like. Knowing them will not also lead someone to avail of fraudulent health services.

18. Some of these services are as follows: 1. Feeding program for elementary school children 2. Immunization for different diseases intended for infants and children from age 2 and above. 3. Prenatal check-up for mothers and babies 4. Free maternity clinic 5. Family planning program

19. Health services are usually offered by healthcare providers. A healthcare provider is a trained professional who provides people with healthcare.

20. Health Professionals. These are individuals who are trained and licensed to practice medicine along with allied health programs and work in the medical profession.

21. Health Professionals. Examples: doctor, nurse, nutritionist, physician, etc …

22. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization a. Pediatrician – specializes in children’s health care and treatment of diseases.

23. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization b. Psychiatrist – specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders

24. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization c. Obstetrician – specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth.

25. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization d. Ophthalmologist – specializes in diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and disorders.

26. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization e. Anesthesiologist – specializes in administering various anesthetics to assure proper operative procedures.

27. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization f. Dermatologist – specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases

28. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization g. Cardiologist – specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the heart and blood vessels

29. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization h. Allergist – specializes in diagnosing and treating body reactions resulting from unusual sensitivity to food, medicine, dust and other substances.

30. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization i . Pulmonologist - specializes in diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract.

31. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization j. Neurologist – specializes in providing diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system.

32. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization k. Gastroenterologist – specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases in the gastrointestinal system

33. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization l. Geriatrician – specializes in care of elderly and the diseases that affect them.

34. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization m. Surgeon – specializes in performing surgical operation in treating diseases, injuries and deformities

35. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization n. Urologist – specializes in diseases and abnormalities of the gastro-urinary tract

36. Different types of physicians based on their area of specialization o. Gynecologist – specializes in diseases and care of the female reproductive organs.

37. Healthcare Facilities -These are places or institutions that offer healthcare services. There are different types of healthcare facilities.

38. Healthcare Facilities Hospital - It is an institution where people undergo medical diagnosis, care and treatment. In the Philippines, there are two classifications of hospitals: general and specialty. General hospitals have complete medical, surgical, and maternal care facilities. On the other hand, specialty hospitals handle a particular disease or condition or deal with only one type of patient. b. Walk-In Surgery Center - It is a facility that offers surgery without the patient being admitted in the hospital. c. Health Center - It is a facility that caters a specific population with various health needs. d. Extended Healthcare Facility - A facility that provides treatment, nursing care, and residential services to patients, often the elderly.

39. Health Insurance - It is a financial agreement between an insurance company and an individual or group for the payment of healthcare costs.

40. Quackery -is a form of a health fraud, an advertisement, promotion, or sale of products and services that have not been scientifically proven safe and effective. It is being operated by a quack. A quack is a person who dishonestly pretends to have medical skills or knowledge.

41. Three major characteristics of quackery 1. It is a big business. 2. It multiplies and spreads fast. It is progressive. 3. It is claimed that it is for incurable condition.

42. Possible Effects of Quackery 1. Taking a quack “cure” may delay or lose the chance to be healed. 2. The person may experience placebo effect – that he/she improves for natural reasons and not because of the substance that the quack provides. 3. Loss of money 4. Giving false hopes to the sick person and the family. 5. The actual damage done to the individual by using fake products and services 6. It may cause overdose and over medicines.

43. These are three forms of quackery 1. Medical quacker- includes cures, treatments, and remedies of various health conditions that are drugless or bloodless in nature .

44. These are three forms of quackery 2. Nutrition quackery involves promotion of food fads and other nutritional practices that claim to be all-natural. These are believed to have beneficial properties of multiple plants in one product.

45. These are three forms of quackery 3. Device quackery makes use of miraculous gadgets (such as dials, gauges, electrodes, magnets, and blinkers) that are believed to cure certain health conditions.

46. What are the Herbs approved by the Department Of Health?

47. 1.  Akapulko  ( Cassia alata ) -also known as " bayabas-bayabasan " and "ringworm bush" in English, this herbal medicine is used to treat ringworms and skin fungal infections.

48. 2 .  Ampalaya  ( Momordica charantia ) - known as "bitter gourd" or "bitter melon" in English, it most known as a treatment of diabetes (diabetes mellitus), for the non-insulin dependent patients.

49. 3.  Bawang  ( Allium  sativum ) - popularly known as "garlic", it mainly reduces cholesterol in the blood and hence, helps control blood pressure

50. 4.  Bayabas  ( Psidium guajava ) - "guava" in English. It is primarily used as an antiseptic, to disinfect wounds. Also, it can be used as a mouth wash to treat tooth decay and gum infection.

51. 5.  Lagundi  ( Vitex negundo ) - known in English as the "5-leaved chaste tree". Its main use is for the relief of  coughs  and  asthma .

52. 6.  Niyog-niyogan  ( Quisqualis indica L. ) - is a vine known as "Chinese honey suckle". It is effective in the elimination of intestinal worms, particularly the Ascaris and Trichina. Only the dried matured seeds are medicinal -crack and ingest the dried seeds two hours after eating (5 to 7 seeds for children & 8 to 10 seeds for adults). If one dose does not eliminate the worms, wait a week before repeating the dose

53. 7.  Sambong  ( Blumea balsamifera ) - English name: Blumea camphora . A diuretic that helps in the excretion of urinary stones. It can also be used as an edema.

54. 8.  Tsaang Gubat  ( Ehretia microphylla Lam. ) - Prepared like tea, this herbal medicine is effective in treating intestinal motility and also used as a mouth wash since the leaves of this shrub has high fluoride content

55. 9.   Ulasimang Bato | Pansit-Pansitan  ( Peperomia pellucida ) - It is effective in fighting arthritis and gout. The leaves can be eaten fresh (about a cupful) as salad or like tea. For the decoction, boil a cup of clean chopped leaves in 2 cups of water. Boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain, let cool and drink a cup after meals (3 times day)

56. 10.  Yerba Buena  ( Clinopodium douglasii ) - commonly known as Peppermint, this vine is used as an analgesic to relive body aches and pain. It can be taken internally as a decoction or externally by pounding the leaves and applied directly on the afflicted area

57. Alternative medicine encompasses a wide range of medical practices and systems from cultures around the world. In the U.S., people use the term to describe practices that are outside mainstream medicine. The term “alternative medicine ” describes any form of medicine or healing that does not fall into conventional medical practice

58. Example of Alternative Medicine

59. 1. ACUPUNCTURE - Acupuncture involves the insertion of very thin needles through your skin at strategic points on your body . A key component of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture is most used to treat pain.

60. Ventosa cupping massage therapy this procedures is done by placing inverted glasses that have flames from burning cotton, on specific points in the body . It is believed to relieve muscle and joint pains. .

61. REFLEXOLOGY -similar to acupuncture, reflexology focuses on treating specific disorder through massaging of the soles of the feet. .

62. ACUPRESSURE -uses the same technique as that of acupuncture. The only difference does not use needles but hands to apply pressure on certain points of the body.

63. NUTRITION THERAPHY -approaches treatment of a medical condition by providing a tailored diet for the patient.

64. The Consumer Act Of the Philippines is law that protects the interest of the consumer , promotes general Welfare, and establishes standards of conduct for business and industry.

65. HEALTH TRENDS, ISSUES, AND CONCERNS IN THE NATIONAL LEVEL

66. CONSUMER RIGHTS -it is embodying our rights as a citizen of the country.

67.  Eight (8) basic consumer rights and their legal bases are as follows:

68. 1. The Right to Basic Needs - This refers to the right to have access to basic, essential goods and services   such as adequate food, clothing, shelter, health care, education, public utilities, water and sanitation .

69. 2. The Right to Safety This is the right to be protected against products, production processes and  services that are hazardous to health or life.

70. 3. The Right to Information This refers to the right to be given the facts needed to make an informed choice, and to be protected against dishonest or misleading advertising and labelling.

71. 4. The Right to Choose This refers to the right to be able to select from a range of products and services, offered at competitive prices with an assurance of satisfactory quality.

72. 5. The Right to Representation This is the right to have consumer interests represented in the  making and execution of government policy , and in the development of products  and services.

73. 6. The Right to Redress   This means that consumers have the right to receive a fair settlement of just claims, including compensation for misrepresentation, shoddy goods or unsatisfactory services

74. 7. The Right to Consumer Education This refers to the right to acquire knowledge and skills needed to  make informed, confident choices about goods and services, while being aware of basic consumer rights and responsibilities and how to act on them.

75. 8. The Right to a Healthy Environment   This is the right to live and work in an environment that  is non-threatening to the well-being of present and future generations.

76. TRADITIONAL AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINES ACT (TAMA 1997) Traditional and alternative health care" — the sum total of knowledge, skills and practices on health care , other than those embodied in biomedicine, used in the prevention, diagnosis and elimination of physical or mental disorder.

77. RESPONSIBLE PARENTHOOD Responsible parenting, to put things simply, is being able to recognize your child's needs and wants and being able to support them in achieving these things . Responsible parenthood also has to do with parents aiding their children to becoming happy, responsible adults .

78. Principles of A Responsible Parent

79. 1. You shouldn’t smother or be too loving Every parent loves their child, but no parent wants their child to grow up spoiled and overly dependent . By giving them too much love or being too lenient with them, parents give kids the avenue to become spoiled so parents need to be careful when it comes to this.

80. Be involved A good parenting skill to have is the ability to be present , whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. After all, children will first turn to their parents for comfort and support.

81. Adapt your parenting style to your child Every child is different . So, you can’t expect to use the same parenting style on all your children as this may not be the best parenting style for them. Much like how they learn in school, every kid is different and they each learn things differently . Parents will need to keep track of their kid’s development pace and also learn and understand that child’s milestones.

82. Set rules and explain them Rules are necessary and they help teach children about boundaries and restrictions, and it helps to ensure that they know how to regulate their behavior too.

83. Support your child’s independence As a responsible parent, you will need to teach your child what self control is like , encourage them to solve their problems by themselves , and push them to overcome things on their own . Of course it doesn’t hurt to be nearby so you can lend a helping hand when needed, however, teaching a child to be independent also teaches them how to make their own decisions, how to take responsibility for them, and how to solve their own problems - traits that they will need as they grow older.

84. Show your child you respect them Parents are meant to be a child’s parents first and friends second. You also teach them how feel respected, valued, and seen , all while teaching them how to respect someone else. You can do this by simply treating them kindly , by hearing their opinions, ideas , and views (even the silly nonsensical ones), and by speaking to them like polite adults. In short, if you want them to treat others with kindness and respect, you must first show them the value of being respected and how to treat someone with respect.

85. Good Qualities to Have every PARENT

86. The size of the family A family's size should be decided by both parents. When it comes to responsible parenting, parents must decide together how many kids they want and how many kids they can realistically have. This can help set a healthy boundary between parents and help both parents understand their partner’s needs better.

87. Maturity Being responsible parents also means having children when both are physically, emotionally, and mentally ready to have children. Of course, not all pregnancies are planned, but as responsible parents, it’s truly best to be in a situation where both are willing and able to become parents.

88. Planning and Spacing By planning and spacing out when to have children, parents can guarantee that the mother is healthy and ready for another child, parents can ensure that all the children get the care, love, and support they need , and overall, it helps parents make sure that they can give their family the best possible life that they can give.

89. Family Planning This quality of responsible parenting ties in with family planning as family planning is the process of deciding how many children a person wants to have in the first place . This includes whether or not they want to have any at all and when they want to have them.

90. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

91. Reproductive health refers to complete physical , mental and social well-being . It doesn’t only mean the absence of disease or fertility but instead refers to a broader term, wherein a person is happy and leads a satisfying personal life. It is used to enhance the quality of life and increase awareness in the population. It includes real-life approaches involving both women and men that affect them from their teens to old age.

92. 3 Components of Reproductive Health Family planning –   It has a significant impact on the well-being of families and especially women. With better family planning and the use of contraceptives , one can avoid unwanted pregnancies, and space births and also protect themselves from STDs. Sexual health –  It refers to a respectful and positive approach towards sexual relationships. It is a very important prerequisite for good reproductive health. Maternal health –  It refers to the maintenance of a woman’s health during pregnancy and after childbirth.

93. 4 Pillars of Reproductive Health Acts.

94. 4 Pillars of Reproductive Health Acts. Responsible Parenthood - Encouraging parents to plan and responsibly manage the number and spacing of their children.

95. 2. Respect for Life : Ensuring that all reproductive health services respect the sanctity of life.

96. 3. Birth Spacing : Promoting adequate intervals between pregnancies to ensure the health of both mother and child.

97. 4. Informed Choice : Providing information and options for family planning