[10.33] Public Health Concerns in HEENT V2.pdf

Social determinants of health

What determines public health according to the source?

Primary level of care

What is the focus level of care in public health?

Healthcare benefits

What provides workers with necessary medical care and rehabilitation to return to work?

Subsidies

What cash benefit is provided in cases of temporary disability?

Compensation

What is provided to a worker in the event of permanent disability or death?

2030Insight

What is the name of the vision resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly regarding vision?

Optimized functional ability

What leads to improved employment prospects and enhanced workplace productivity for people with blindness?

Enhanced economic productivity

What is a macro-economic result of improving vision for people in a community?

SDG 2

Which Sustainable Development Goal aims to end hunger and promote sustainable agriculture through economic benefits of eye care?

SDG 8

Which SDG promotes sustained, inclusive economic growth and decent work for all?

SDG 3

Which SDG ensures healthy lives and promotes well-being for all ages through eye care services in Universal Health Care?

Increased risk of mortality

What is a noted health consequence of vision loss according to SDG 3 discussions?

Assistive technology

What affordable technology must be accessible to ensure a quality standard of eye care?

SDG 4

Which SDG highlights that access to eye care has a positive impact on school enrollment and educational attainment?

Child development

Vision is recognized as an important contributor to what specific area in SDG 4?

Family members and caregivers

Whose support has a positive influence on those with vision impairment?

SDG 5

Which SDG addresses the fact that the prevalence of vision impairment is higher among women?

Vulnerable groups

Who is disproportionately impacted by the burden of eye health conditions according to SDG 10?

Indigenous peoples and refugees

Name two groups classified as vulnerable under SDG 10 for eye health.

Sight Saving Month

What is celebrated every August in the Philippines?

Cataract

What remains the main cause of visual impairment in the Philippines according to the 2018 study?

1 million

How many people in the Philippines are affected by cataracts?

300,000

How many Filipinos are estimated to require cataract surgery?

11 percent

What was the decrease in cataract prevalence rate between the 2002 and 2018 studies?

National Committee for Sight Preservation

Which organization coordinates with the DOH for Sight Saving Month?

Prevention Blindness Program

What program has PhilHealth been involved in for around 25 years?

Community eye health

What approach does PhilHealth use for eye health interventions?

International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

What branch of the United Nations alliance works for universal eye care access?

2030

By what year does Insight2030 aim to ensure no one experiences unnecessary sight loss?

Refractive errors

What is the most common eye disorder in the Philippines listed in the FAQs?

Age-related macular degeneration

What eye condition affecting the elderly is listed among the common disorders?

Diabetic retinopathy

What eye complication of a systemic metabolic disease is listed as a common disorder?

Amblyopia and Strabismus

Name two pediatric-related eye conditions listed as common disorders.

Tagalog

In what language are the Sight Saving Month posters typically shown to be understandable to the audience?

2.2 billion

How many people globally were estimated to have vision impairment in 2019?

1 billion

How many global vision impairment cases could have been prevented or have yet to be addressed?

1.7 billion

How many people are projected to have vision impairment by 2050 without significant investment?

161 million

How many people are affected by uncorrected refractive errors globally?

100 million

How many people are affected by cataracts globally?

8 million

How many people are affected by glaucoma globally?

Social media

What platform is very important for public health messaging according to the source?

The Fred Hollows Foundation

Name the NGO that collaborated with the NCSP for eye health.

Novartis

Which pharmaceutical company is mentioned as a collaborator in eye health public health messaging?

Healthcare financing

What is the important aspect of public health that involves PhilHealth packages?

16,000 pesos

What is the PhilHealth benefit for cataract extraction per eye?

6,500 pesos

What is the PhilHealth coverage amount for glaucoma?

4,300 pesos

What is the PhilHealth coverage amount for congenital ophthalmologic disorders?

Fistulization of the sclera

What glaucoma procedure has a PhilHealth package worth 18,000 pesos?

2,000

How many people injure their eyes at work each day?

1 in 10

What ratio of work-related eye injuries require missed workdays for recovery?

90 percent

What percentage of eye injuries could have been prevented by the right eye protection?

13 million

How many working-age people live with vision impairment of occupational origin?

Third largest

Where do work-related impairments rank as a causal factor for vision conditions?

3.5 million

How many occupational eye injuries occur yearly?

30.2 percent

How much less likely are workers with vision impairment to be in employment?

Regulatory framework

What is a key component of a national OSH system for sight prevention?

Competent OSH authorities

Who is responsible for the national OSH policy and program?

ILO-June 2022 Convention

Which convention aligns with SDG targets to promote worker eye health throughout their lives?

Flying objects and harmful dust

Name two mechanical eye hazards in the workplace.

Brazing and torch cutting

Name two high-intensity light/heat hazards.

Non-ionized radiation

What type of hazard covers UV radiation, visible light, and infrared?

Welders and glassmakers

Which workers are exposed to artificially generated lighting sources?

Lasers and germicidal lamps

What are two specialist highly technical lighting applications in healthcare?

Liquid splashes

What is a chemical/biological hazard in agricultural pesticide applications?

Fomite transfer

What type of transfer from bioinfectious substances poses an eye risk?

Aerosols

What biological hazard comes from cough and sneeze droplets?

Computer vision syndrome

What ergonomic hazard results from static computer use in desk jobs?

Grinding dust

What particle-based cause of eye injury is specifically mentioned?

Elimination

What is the first and most effective step in the Hierarchy of Controls?

Substitution

What is the second step in the Hierarchy of Controls involving replacing a hazard?

Engineering controls

Which step in the hierarchy involves isolating workers from the hazard?

Administrative controls

Which step involves changing the way work is performed?

PPE

What is the last resort and last line of defense in occupational medicine?

Eye hazard assessment

What should be completed before starting work to understand dangers?

Machine guarding and work screens

Name two engineering controls used to eliminate hazards.

Side shields

What must be approved and attached to safety glasses to provide side protection?

Welding helmets

What is a specialized type of PPE for high-intensity light?

Rotating equipment

Protective eyewear is required when working with what kind of equipment like drills?

Double protection

What is sometimes required for welding and other construction activities?

Goggles

What should employees wear in tight or enclosed spaces?

Welding hood

Welders must wear safety glasses along with what other item?

ANSI Z87.1

With what standard must eye protection equipment comply?

Z87

What marking must be on eye protection equipment to show compliance?

Onboarding or orientation

During what phase should workers be educated on maintaining eyewear?

Cleaning stations

What should be provided in the workplace to help maintain eyewear?

Fit test

What should be done before each use of eyewear?

Contact lenses

What may be worn with PPE if determined safe by a hazard evaluation?

Over-glasses

What serves as an additional barrier for those wearing prescription eyewear?

Eye wash area

What is the first aid requirement for any eye emergency area?

Press or rub

What should you never do to an injured eye?

Tweezers

What tool should never be used on the eye itself to remove an object?

10 feet

Within what distance should an eyewash station be located from hazardous chemicals?

10 seconds

In how many seconds should a worker be able to reach an eyewash station?

15 minutes

How long should the eye be flushed at an eyewash station?

Sterile eyewash

What should be used to flush out a speck if rubbing is avoided?

Bandage it lightly

What should be done if a speck does not wash out and the eye is closed?

Corneal abrasion

What is a scratch on the special skin covering the front of the eye called?

Rigid shield

What should cover a cut or puncture of the eye instead of washing it?

Paper cup

What common item can be used as a rigid shield for a punctured eye?

Cold compress

What should be applied to a blow to the eye without putting pressure?