5. Quackery
It is the act of practicing medical procedures in a fraudulent or
ignorant manner. It is typically done by quacks- those people
who deceive the public by pretending to have medical skill,
knowledge, or qualifications.
6. Types of Quackery
• Medical Quackery
• Nutritional Quackery
• Device Quackery
7. Medical Quackery
• It claims to cure a variety of health conditions through the
use of drugless or bloodless treatments and remedies.
However, its effectiveness is still not yet proven inspite of
the healing effects claimed by its advocates.
8. Nutritional Quackery
• It claims to use all-natural ingredients such as medical
plants and combine them in a single product. Such products
are promoted through food fads and nutritional practices
which are said to provide health benefits to the users.
Example: Herbal remedies, dietary supplements, weight loss
9. Device Quackery
• It uses device or accessories which claim to cure certain
illnesses or health conditions even without medical basis.
Example: Amulets, charms, talismas.
10. Harmful Effects of Quackery
A. Physical Effects
B. Psychological Effects
11. Activity Time!
Create an acronym of the word QUACKERY with words
related to the lesson discussed.
12. Health Products
This refer to the prepared or manufactured
substances, materials, and equipment used by
the consumers in order to stay healthy and treat
certain kinds of illnesses.
