Personal Health & School Health Resources - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering personal health concerns, hygiene practices, health appraisal, and school/community health resources based on the notes.

Tooth decay

A dental condition (cavities) caused by bacteria; preventable with good oral hygiene.

Brushing teeth twice a day

Daily brushing that helps prevent tooth decay.

Lack of sleep and oily skin

Contributes to acne/pimples.

Athlete’s foot

A fungal infection of the feet.

Bathing daily

Daily washing as a good hygiene practice.

Dandruff

Fungal infection of the scalp causing flakes.

Washing hair regularly

Regular hair washing helps prevent lice infestation.

Sunburn

Skin damage from overexposure to sunlight.

Poor oral hygiene

Main cause of bad breath.

Bathing daily + deodorant

Reduces body odor.

Personal hygiene

Practices that prevent infection and disease.

Typhoon

Not a personal health concern.

Handwashing before eating

Prevents stomach and intestinal infections.

Bathe regularly

Helps avoid skin problems.

Balanced diet

Maintains good health.

After exercise

Take a bath or wipe dry.

Lice infestation

An infectious concern involving head lice.

Clean ears gently

Helps avoid ear infections.

Drinking enough water

Prevents dehydration.

Good posture

Prevents back pain and spine problems.

Physical examination

Check overall health.

Dental check-up

Check teeth.

Vision screening

Check eyes for problems.

Health records

Record of health history.

Hearing test

Detects hearing problems.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Healthy weight

A weight considered healthy as assessed by BMI.

Immunization

Protection from infectious diseases through vaccines.

Eyeglasses

Vision problems corrected with eyeglasses.

Vision screenings in school

School-based checks that help detect problems early.

Dental appraisal

Dental appraisal should be done once a year.

Annual physical exam

A yearly exam that helps detect health problems early.

Immunization program

School health service program providing vaccines.

Vision problems corrected with eyeglasses

Eyeglasses correct vision problems.

Health screenings in school

Screenings in school to detect problems early.

School clinic

Health service located at school.

School health services

Programs to promote and monitor students’ health.

Movie theater

Not a health resource.

Nurse & doctor

School health personnel.

School nurse

Gives first aid.

Clinic

First place to go if injured.

Community health centers

Offer check-ups and vaccinations.

Immunization program

Program in schools for vaccination.

Community health workers

Provide free medical advice and treatment.

If unwell in class

Report to teacher and go to clinic.

Utilizing health services

Using health facilities and workers to stay healthy.

Barangay health stations

Local health facilities.

School dental services

Teeth cleaning and check-ups at school.

First aid

Immediate care for someone who is sick or injured.

Using school/community resources

Maintains good health and prevents disease.