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Community and Environmental Health

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health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
community
a sociological group in a large place, sharing one environment. it includes the individual and the family
community health
The art and science of maintaining, protecting and improving the health of all the members of the community through organized and sustained community efforts
environmental health
Comprises those aspects of human health, including quality of life, that are determined by physical, chemical, biological, social, and psychosocial factors in the environment
Solid Waste Management Program
helps lessen the amount of refuse in our country
Refuse
are the dump, food waste or discarded materials.
Garbage
refers to leftover vegetables, animal, fish and other food materials from the kitchen and establishments
Rubbish
are waste materials such as bottles, broken glass, tin cans, waste papers, discarded porcelain wares, pieces of metal and other wrapping materials.
Dead animals
lifeless dogs, cats, rats, pigs, chicken and other animals which die from diseases or accidents.
Stable Manure
includes animal wastes from barns, stables or the like
Street Night soil
consists of human waste, normally wrapped and thrown into sidewalks and streets. It also includes human waste from the pail system.
Yard Cuttings
are those leaves, branches, grass, and other similar materials made during cleaning of gardens and typhoon aftermaths
Waste Disposal is
proper disposal of a discarded or discharged material in accordance with local environmental guidelines or laws.
Solid Waste Management
DISCIPLINE

associated with the: ✓ control of generation ✓ storage collection ✓ transfer and transport ✓ processing ✓ disposal of solid waste
PAGSISIGA OR OPEN BURNING
VIOLATORS WILL BE punished with a fin not less than 300 pesos but not exceeding from 1000 pesos
- less than one day or not more than 15 days of imprisonment
RA No. 9003
many ways to do Solid Waste Management. A highly recommended formula is to adopt the 3Rs of Ecological Waste Management: REDUCE, REUSE, AND RECYCLE
POLLUTION
any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of water, air and/or land resources
AIR POLLUTION
means any alteration of the physical, chemical and biological properties of the atmospheric air
WATER POLLUTION
means any alteration of the physical, chemical, biological, or radiological properties of a body of water resulting in the impairment of its purity or quality
NOISE POLLUTION
the excessive sound that causes hearing loss, stress, fatigue, irritability, tension, headaches, and high blood pressure.
SOIL POLLUTION
is chiefly caused by chemicals in pesticides, such as poisons that are used to kill agricultural pests like insects and herbicides that are used to get rid of weeds.
Mining Act of 1995
aimed to help the domestic mining industry regain its competitiveness by allowing companies (Contractors) to obtain an exploration permit for a specific area for up to four years.
SOIL EROSION
happens when soil and rock are moved from one place to another by wind, water, and gravity.
oil spill
release of a liquid petroleum hydrocarbon into the environment, especially marine areas
CORAL REEF DEGRADATION
is a significant problem throughout the world. It has been acknowledged that 27% of the world's reefs have been affected. Gardener (2003) pointed out that: ➢ 11% has been completely lost ➢ 16% has been damaged
Typhoon Uring
Ormoc City
Yolanda
Yolanda
Sendong
Cagayan de Oro City
Pablo
Compostela Valley
Ruping
Cebu City
perennial community problem 1
Human Excreta and Sewage
perennial community problem 2
Disease Control
perennial community problem 3
Peace and Order
perennial community problem 4
Waste Disposal
perennial community problem 5
Food Sanitation
perennial community problem 6
Water supply
perennial community problem 7
Drug Abuse Prevention and Control in the Community
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