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    1st Quarter 1 CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION (Autosaved)

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    Here are 5 examples of health products that people commonly buy and consume: 1. Vitamins and supplements 2. Medicines (e.g. pain relievers, cough syrup) 3. First aid kits 4. Cosmetics (e.g. lotions, shampoo) 5. Sanitary products (e.g. toilet paper, soap, detergent) These products can positively or negatively affect an individual's overall well-being depending on factors like quality, dosage, and individual health conditions. When consumed properly as directed, they can help maintain good health or treat illnesses. However, consuming low-quality, expired, or improperly dosed products may cause harm. It's important to

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    Here are 5 examples of health products that people commonly buy and consume: 1. Vitamins and supplements 2. Medicines (e.g. pain relievers, cough syrup) 3. First aid kits 4. Cosmetics (e.g. lotions, shampoo) 5. Sanitary products (e.g. toilet paper, soap, detergent) These products can positively or negatively affect an individual's overall well-being depending on factors like quality, dosage, and individual health conditions. When consumed properly as directed, they can help maintain good health or treat illnesses. However, consuming low-quality, expired, or improperly dosed products may cause harm. It's important to

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    Here are 5 examples of health products that people commonly buy and consume: 1. Vitamins and supplements 2. Medicines (e.g. pain relievers, cough syrup) 3. First aid kits 4. Cosmetics (e.g. lotions, shampoo) 5. Sanitary products (e.g. toilet paper, soap, detergent) These products can positively or negatively affect an individual's overall well-being depending on factors like quality, dosage, and individual health conditions. When consumed properly as directed, they can help maintain good health or treat illnesses. However, consuming low-quality, expired, or improperly dosed products may cause harm. It's important to

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    1st Quarter 1 CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION (Autosaved)

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    CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION

    Activity B. Read the situation and answer the following questions.

    A teenager once went to the local market to buy materials for a Science project. Upon
    passing by some stalls, he was invited for a free orientation on the latest product of the company.
    The company was selling “health rings” that can detect the mood of a person and help lower body
    temperature and blood pressure. The teenager was easily attracted, which made him buy two health
    rings for himself and his sister. He spent Php 600 for the items.

    After a week, the teenager and his sister developed red spots and rashes on their fingers.
    Upon checking, the rings are observed to have rust around them. The teenager wants to file a
    complaint so the company may return his money.
    Questions:

    1. What is the nature of the teenager’s problem?


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    2. Who can help him with his problem?


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    3. What rights protect the teenager?


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    4. What would you ask yourself before buying a health product to avoid the same experience?
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    5. As a Grade 10 student, how can you help the teenager?

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    Activity 1: Survey Says!

    Direction: Read the following questions, and ask any member of your family to answer each
    question. Record the responses below.

    1. What should I do when my head and body ache?


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    1. How many times should I take vitamin and mineral supplements?
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    2. What is the best way to make my skin smooth?


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    3. When is the best time to trim my fingernails?


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    4. What is the most effective way to lose weight?


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    What is Consumer Health?
     A wise selection of health products, agencies
    concerned with the control of these products
    and services, evaluation of quackery and
    health misconception, health careers and
    health insurance.
    3 Components of Consumer Health
    1. Health information- is any concept, step, or
    advice that various sources give to aid the health
    status of an individual.
    2. Health product – any product like food, drugs,
    cosmetics, devices and household hazardous
    substances that may purchased from various places
    like supermarkets, pharmacies and hospitals.
    3. Health services – these are provided by
    physicians, dentist, and other medical professionals.
    Types of Healthcare Providers
     Health Professionals- individuals who are licensed
    to practice medicine and other allied health
    programs
     Healthcare Facilities- are places or institutions that
    offer healthcare services
    a. Hospital
    b. Walk-in Surgery Center
    c. Health Center
    d. Extended Healthcare Facilities
     Health Insurance-is a financial agreement
    between an insurance company and an individual
    or group for the payment of healthcare cost.
    a. medical insurance
    b. major medical insurance
    c. hospitalization insurance
    d. surgical insurance
    e. disability insurance
    Selection of reliable sources of health
    information and advice about health products
    and services is vital to consumer health. Health
    information should be appraised by scientific
    guides; that is, reliable and unreliable sources of
    health information be differentiated by applying
    sound scientific criteria.
    Unreliable Health Information, product and
    Services
    • Customs and superstitions of culture that do
    not withstand the test of scientific method.
    • Information based on ignorance and
    prejudice.
    • Information devised by quacks.
    • Commercialized health information.
    Processing Questions:

    1. Why are there misleading health information? Who spreads them?


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    2. Who are the sources of health information?


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    3. What are other examples of myths (superstitions) and/or misconceptions that you
    hear in your community?
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    Activity 3: My Shopping List
    1. List five or more examples of health products
    that people buy and consume.
    2. Enumerate the answer in your activity
    notebook.
    3. How do these products affect the overall
    well- being of an individual?
    Activity 3:
    My Shopping List Direction: Enumerate 5 or mo
    health products that people b
    consume.

    HEALTH
    PRODUCTS

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