The Community and Environmental Problems MAPEH Health 9

 Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of diseases or infirmity. It leads to socially and economically productive life.

Community is defined as sociological group in a large place sharing one environment. It therefore includes the individual and the family.

Community health is defined as the art and science of maintaining, protecting and improving the health of all the members of the community through organized and sustained community efforts.

Environmental health comprises those aspects of human health that are determined by physical, chemical, biological, social and psychological factors in the surrounding environment.

According to World Health Organization, the characteristics of a healthy community include:

1. A clean and safe physical environment.

2. An environment that meets everyone's basic needs

3. An environment that promotes social harmony and actively involves everyone

4. An understanding of local health and environmental issues

5. A community that participates in identifying local solutions to local problems

6. A community whose members have access to varied experiences, means of interaction and communication

7. Accessible and appropriate health services and facilities

8. The promotion and celebration of historical and cultural heritage

9. A diverse and innovative economy

10. A sustainable use of available resources for all

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