concept of community

1. The Concept of
COMMUNITY &
ENVIRONMENTAL
Health

2.  defines community and environmental health
(H9CE -Ia – 8)
 explains how a healthy environment
positively impact the health of people and
communities (less disease, less health care
cost, etc.) (H9CE -Ib - d – 10)
Learning Competencies:

3. HEALTH
CONCEPT
MAP

4. Which one is ideal for you?
How can you make your
community an ideal one?

5. Portray a 1-minute pantomime about your own
definition of the following term. Practice with your
group in 5 minutes.
GROUP 1: Community
GROUP 2: Community Health
GROUP 3: Environmental Health
GROUP ACTIVITY:

6. COMMUNITY –Is defined as a sociological group in a
large place sharing the same environment.
COMMUNITY HEALTH–Is defined as the art and science of
maintaining, protecting and improving health of all
members of the community.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH–comprises those
aspects of all human health determined by physical,
chemical, biological, social and psychological factors.

7. CHARACTERISTICS OF A
HEALTHY COMMUNITY

8. 1. A clean and safe physical environment
2.An environment that meets everyone’s basic needs
3.An environment that promotes social harmony and actively involves
everyone
4.An understanding of local health and environment issues
5.A community that participates in identifying local solutions to local
problems
6.A community whose members have access to varied experiences, means
of interaction and communication
7. Accessible and appropriate health services and facilities.
8.The promotion and celebration of historical and cultural heritage
9.A diverse and innovative economy
10.A sustainable use of available resources for all

9. Primary health care (PHC) addresses
the majority of a person's health needs
throughout their lifetime. This includes
physical, mental and social well-being
and it is people-centered rather than
disease-centered.
PRIMARY HEALTH
CARE

11. “Priority Express”
There are two options in each of the category. Mark 1 if the
option is first priority, 2 if second priority.
Refer to your SLMs page 226-227

12. “The Health Expert”
With the same grouping earlier, talk about community and
environmental health. Focus on the following questions:
1.How do you assess if your community is healthy?
2.What are some of the benefits that we can enjoy with a
healthy community?
(5 mins)

13. Quiz Time!