K to 12 Grade 8 Mapeh, Health, Disease

INTRODUCTION

Disease prevention and control is a very important health concern because it affects the quality of
people’s life. Communicable diseases not only threatens the sick person but also his/her family and the society in general. Thus, protecting ourselves and our families from diseases is both a personal and social responsibility.

This material will introduce you to the nature of communicable diseases and it’s prevention and management. You will discover that the spread of communicable diseases to the environment threatens the populace, so each one must understand how to prevent the spread and learn how to manage it.

There’s a very popular saying “Prevention is
better than cure.” As you go along, you will notice that the diseases you are experiencing or encountering can be prevented if you only know how to control them. Accordingly, if you lack self-discipline, then prevention and control of diseases will be difficult to attain.

One thing is sure after learning from this material, you will be challenged to become a catalyst for the control and prevention of communicable diseases. Start with your self, family, neighbor, community including your school then extend it to the nation. You just need to consistently demonstrate personal responsibility and healthful practices in order to prevent and control communicable diseases.

Our target is to let this knowledge be seen in your actions, words, and way of life. This is the best legacy you can contribute not only to you and your family but to the whole nation.

Lastly, I hope that you will enjoy going through this material.

K to 12 Grade 8 Mapeh, Health, Disease