2. Consumer Education
Consumer education prepares the individual to achieve
maximum satisfaction and utilization of his or her resources trough
presentation of basic skills and concepts of different products and
services. It also educates people on the price and standard of goods
and services that the consumer expects.
Consumer education aims to equip the consumers with the
necessary information, attitudes and skills they need in their
everyday living. It plays a significant role in teaching the consumers
on how to live their lives in more sustainable way.
3. Consumer Health
Consumer health is concerned with choices made by the consumers
regarding the products they buy as well as the information and services they
use in relation to their own health. It aims to provide current, reliable, and
accessible health information to the general public, including the patients,
families, and caregivers.
Objectives of Consumer Health Education
1. Assist consumers in choosing better health products and services
2. Provide information regarding health products the information wish to
buy anh health services they wish to avail
3. Help consumers recognize reliable sources of health information
4. Guide consumers in buying health products and services.
4. Health Information
This refers to the data and facts regarding health products and
services provided by media and the people such as health
professionals and agencies.
Health information also covers the data about a person’s
medical history such as the symptoms and diagnosis of certain
health conditions as well as the lab results. X-rays, clinical
information, notes, and outcomes of the medical procedures he or
she has undergone.
5. A. Reliable Sources of Health Information
The following are credible and recognized institutions for
accurate and reliable health information.
• Medical professionals like physicians, scientists, and health or
science teachers
• Government health agencies such as Department of Health
(DOH), Bureau of Food and Drug Administration (BFAD),
and so forth
• Educational institutions
6. B. Unreliable Sources of Health Information
• Myths, customs, and superstitions
• Information based on ignorance and prejudice
• Commercialized health information and paid health advertisements
in media
7. C. Guidelines and Criteria in Evaluating Health Information
The following questions can be useful in evaluating health information.
• Who are the people or agencies giving the information.
• What is their reputation in the community?
• What are their educational background and professional experience
in health sciences?
• How is the information presented? In an educational and scientific
manner or in the form of advertised gimmicks?
• What are their motives? Do they intend to improve health and
prolong life or to make money?
