Introduction To Health Education
Introduction To Health Education
Introduction To Health Education
INTRODUCTION
OBJECTIVES OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Enable people to identify their health
problems and needs. Help people in solving
their health problems using their potential.
Build normal health trends. Establish
proper health seeking behaviors.
2. Pneumonia
3. Cancer
4. HIV / AIDS
5. TB
6. Anaemia
7. Traffic Accidents
8. Other accidents
9. Heart Disease
10. Meningitis
CAUSAL & PREVENTION FACTORS OF DISEASE
MALARIA
Malaria is caused by Plasmodium parasites.
The parasites are spread to people through the bites of
infected female Anopheles mosquitoes, called "malaria
vectors.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
Presence of bushes and stagnant water around homes,
rainfall, low altitude and high temperatures favor the
breeding of malaria vectors, as well as parasite
reproduction within them
PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES
Implement/improve drainage and sewerage services
Trim grass and bushes around community homes
Sleep under Insect Treated Nets
Take Malaria prevention medicine prior to visiting a malaria
prone area
CAUSAL & PREVENTION FACTORS OF DISEASE
PNEUMONIA
Lung disease characterized by inflammation of the
airspaces in the lungs, most commonly due to an infection.
CAUSES
Caused by viral infections, bacterial infections, or fungi;
less frequently by other causes. The most common
bacterial type that causes pneumonia is Streptococcus
pneumoniae.
CONTROL AND PREVENTION MEASURES
Wash your hands regularly, especially after you go to the
bathroom and before you eat.
Eat right, with plenty of fruits and vegetables.
Exercise.
Get enough sleep.
Quit smoking.
Stay away from sick people
CAUSAL & PREVENTION FACTORS OF DISEASE
CANCER
Cancer is a disease caused when cells divide uncontrollably and
spread into surrounding tissues.
CAUSES
Caused by changes to DNA specifically in the genes. These
changes are also called genetic changes.
DISEASE ASSOCIATED WITH
Smoking and Tobacco.
Diet and Physical Activity.
Sun and Other Types of Radiation.
Viruses and Other Infections.
PREVENTION MEASURES
Improved and services equipment
Better human awareness and policing
Improved road and environmental designs
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE FROM THIS COURSE
THIS PURPOSE OF THIS COURSE IS: