Mapeh (PEH: Community Health)

Community health

World health organization defines this as the environmental social and economic resources to sustain emotional and physical well-being among people

Non-communicable diseases

Also known as chronic diseases it tends to be of long duration and are the results of a combination of genetic physiological environmental and behavioral factors

Cardiovascular diseases

diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels, like heart attack or stroke

Cancer

diseases where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably and can damage or spread to other parts of the body.

Example: lung cancer, breast cancer, leukemia.

Pulmonary diseases

diseases that affect the lungs and breathing system.

Example: asthma, pneumonia, COPD.

Diabetes

a disease where the body has too much sugar (glucose) in the blood because it doesn't make enough insulin or cannot use insulin properly.

Infectious diseases

Caused by pathogenic microorganisms such as bacteria viruses parasites or fungi

Direct contact or transmission

germs spread through physical contact with an infected person.

Indirect contact transmission

germs spread through an object or surface that was contaminated by an infected person.

Tuberculosis

a bacterial infection, usually affecting the lungs, that can spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

Dengue fever

a viral infection spread by infected mosquitoes. It can cause fever, headache, body aches, and sometimes a rash.

HIV

virus that attacks the immune system, making it harder for the body to fight infections

AIDS

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It is the most advanced stage of HIV infection, when the immune system has become severely weakened

Healthcare access system

Structured networks of people and organizations dedicated to providing access financing and delivery of medical services to populations

Barangay health centers

Provides basic services like checkups, vaccinations, maternal/child care, health education, and basic medicines

Rural health units

A municipal/city health facility that serves several barangays

Philhealth

The Philippines' national health insurance program