Characteristic of a good Community and Environmental health issues

1. Concept of
Community and
Environmental
Health

2. Characteristics of a healthy community:
 Has vision
 Has plans
 Provides opportunities
 High dree of cooperation and
collaboration
 Civic pride
 Encourage to take an active role
 Plan to protect
 Thriving arts
 Communication
 Meet basic needs
 Welcome newcomers
 Invest
 Respect
 Celebrate accomplishment
 Support
 Diligent and creative
 Safe
 Strong cultural and spiritual life
 Conduct election based decision-
making

3. Environmental issues:

4. improper waste disposal

5. Illegal mining and quarrying

6. Soil erosion

7. Cyanide Fishing

8. Pesticide drift

9. Deforestation

10. Oil spill

11. Coral reef degradation

12. Climate Change

13. What will
happen if we
don’t help?