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HEALTH
First Quarter

Consumer Health-Module 1
A. Read each statement carefully, then choose the right answer found inside
the box. Write the letter of the correct answer before each number.

A. Health C. Health D. Health

B. Health services
products information consumer

1. It is everything that is seen, read, or spread concerning human and

community health. Knowing this information helps in choosing which
can be trusted, which is fake, or which advertisement is risky.

2. These are the activities done to assess, maintain, or improve the

individual's health. These also include the diagnosis and the treatment
of illnesses, injuries, or disabilities.

3. This is the data related to a person's medical history, including

symptoms, procedures, diagnosis, and outcomes.

4. These are defined as those substances which give energy or make the
person healthy.

5. These are the most visible functions of any health system.

B. Read the following statements carefully, then choose the letter of the
correct answer. Write your response before the number.

1. Which of the following is an example of NON-RELIABLE information?

A. family doctor C. school
B. opinion D. health workers

2. Which of the following is an example of a reliable source?

A. outdated traditions C. incomplete information
B. quack Pseudo Healers D. teacher

3. Which of the following is not an example of health services?

A. assess patient C. diagnose patient
B. treat patient D. injure the patient

4. Which agency is in charge of ensuring that health products are

appropriately advertised?
A. Food and Drug Administration C. Philippine Red Cross
 B. Philippine National Police D. Department of Health

5. Which of the following is NOT an example of a health product?

A. medicines C. health equipment
B. cosmetic products D. office materials

C. Put R if the source is reliable and UR if the source is unreliable. Write your
answer in the blank provided before the number.
_____1. Philippine Red Cross

_____2. Quack and pseudo Healers

_____3. Outdated culture and traditions

_____4. Medical specialist and doctors

_____5. Local health officials of health centers

 Lesso
n1 CONSUMER HEALTH
Consumer is a person who buys things or uses services.
Health, according to the dictionary, is the state of being free from illness or
injury. Consumer health refers to the decisions you make about the purchase
of products and the use of health information and services that will have a
direct effect on your health.
Health consumer is someone who examines health information in products
and services. The consumer is the one who purchases and utilizes the goods
and services. We are all consumers, and we acquire health information,
purchase health products, and avail health services to appraise, improve, and
maintain our health.
Health information is the data you get from the media and people, including
the professionals and agencies. It refers to the claims and facts about the
products and services. It is the information that people require to make wise
choices and decisions about the health or health of others (Galvez-Tan et al.,
2009).
Health Products are those substances, materials, or equipment prepared or
manufactured for you to buy and use in the maintenance of health and
treatment of diseases. Examples are foods, eyeglasses, medicine, cosmetics,
and others. Health Services refer to health information, actions, the
procedure of work furnished or supplied to help satisfy your needs and wants
as a consumer. These are services and things people do to and for other
people. Examples are medical consultation and treatment, using the
telephone, electricity, payment for transportation, haircut, newspapers, and
many more.
Consumer Health Education is the process of assisting you in acquiring
correct information and understanding to be able to make wise decisions about
certain health items or services.

Health information comes from two different sources: reliable

and unreliable sources. The consumers need to check and evaluate which
source is trustworthy and which is not.

Reliable Source
Reliable sources of information are mostly licensed professionals who studied
and dedicated their time and effort to master specific fields of expertise to
help provide accurate information.
Some Sources of Trusted Health Information:
● Family doctor
● School
 ● Medical specialist
● Local health officials of the barangays
● Health teachers or health workers
● Food and drug administration
● Philippine dental association
● National voluntary agencies like the Philippine Red Cross

On the other hand, unreliable sources of information and products are

those who are not experts in the health field.
Some Sources of Risky Health Information:
● Outdated culture and traditions
● Opinions
● Incomplete information
● Quack and pseudo healers (faith
healers)
● Unreputable internet sites
● Blogs and unreliable media testimonials
See the difference between reliable and unreliable? You can research more on this
topic. You can even ask the elders in your house about their experience and opinion
on these two. Before we continue, please answer this question: What will you consider
when buying health products or availing health services?
Assess yourself by checking the box that corresponds to your preference.
When buying health products When availing health services
I plan ahead I buy when a I based on data I consider the low
discount is offered and information payment in the
hospital
I will base on the I consider the I choose a product I choose product
advertisement source of the recommended by recommended by
product an experienced experts
person
Talk to your I ask the one who I read information I read information
doctor experienced the from the internet from the label of
product the
product/medicine
I buy prescription I buy a natural I make a I consult the
drugs product background check internet for the
of the health health provider
provider
I consider the I consider the extra I go to a public I go to a private
need of the money of the hospital hospital
family family
I avoid impulse I love to buy, buy I go to massage I ask a member of
buying one take one parlor regularly the family to give
promo me a simple
massage
I make a list and I make a list and I go to the dentist I just brush my
stick to it adjust if necessary once a year teeth regularly
I want online I want to buy I go to I use alternative
buying instore dermatologist cosmetics to keep
/parlor to maintain my beauty
my beauty

Activity 3. Reliable or Unreliable Sources

Check (/) the sources of information that are considered as reliable sources;
otherwise, leave it blank.
____1. Accredited internet site
____2. Interview with neighbors
____3. Medical consultation with a doctor
____4. Medical consultation with faith healer
____5. Books
____6. Tabloid
____7. Information from your friend
____8. Health workers or school nurse
____9. Consultation in community clinic
____10. Wikipedia