MAPEH Quarter Four, Consumer Health.pptx

Presentation about Consumer health

1. Consumer Health Prepared by: Keesha Athena Villamil Langtad Elem School/NAGA

2. Consumer Health - pertains to the aspects of wise purchase of health products and services to obtain ultimate satisfaction and wellness of the body.

3. Importance of Consumer Health - People should be aware of the vital health topics and be educated about preventive medicine and servicesin order to achieve good quality. - Provides individuals with knowledge, skills and aptitudes, values and capacity to become responsible consumers.

4. Consumer health helps people on the following aspects: 1. Acquire knowledge of laws to protect health 2. Manage Time and Money 3. Get information about health products and their effects to health through technology 4. Acquire knowledge of laws to protect health 5. Choose heartful entertainment. 6. Take action if rights are violated. 7. Investigate health careers. 8. Have responsible choices about health care providers and facilities.

5. Rights of the consumer: 1. The right to choose. 2. The right to be heard. 3. The right to safety. 4. The right to be informed. 5. The right to satisfaction of basic needs. 6. The right to redress or remedy. 7. The right to consumer education. 8. The right to environmental health.

6. Health Fraud - dishonest promotion, advertising, distribution, or sale of articles claimed to be effective in diagnosing, curing, or treating an illness or condition, or providing a beneficial effect on health but have not been scientifically proven safe and effective.

7. Victims of health fraud 1. Those who fall short of developing the correct altitude and orientation on health. 2. Those who are unaware of the roles, responsibilities and rights of being users of health products and services 3. Those who do not give the right value for money, time, environment and people.

8. Components of consumer Health: 1. health information 2. health products 3. health services

9. Sources of health information: 1. health professionals 2. educators 3. scientists 4. public - to make health and safety news

10. Consumer Health tools: 1. radio 2. television 3. magazines 4. newspapers 5. newsletters 6. books 7. internet 8. computers

11. Health products commonly used by consumers: 1. Food - any substance consmed to provide nutritional support for the body. 2. Medicines - substances used in treating disease, injury or illness.

12. Health products commonly used by consumers: 3. Cleaning Agents - substances usually liquids, powders, sprays or granules used to remove dirt. 4. Personal Care - lip balm, cleansing pads, colognes, cotton swabs, cotton pads, deodorant and etc.

13. Government agencies which provides health services for the consumers. 1. Department of Health (DOH) 2. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 3. Philippine Health Insurance Company (PHIC) 4. Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD) 5. Department of Social Work and Development (DSWD) 6. Philippine Dental Association (PDA) 7. Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC)