HEALTH 10

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEETS

Name: _____________________________________________ Year & Section: ___________ Score: _________

1. Protect the interest of the consumer

I. INTRODUCTION
2. Promote his/her general welfare
Health Trends, Issues, and Concerns
3. Establish standards of conduct for business and
As an adolescent, you experience numerous health
industry.
issues that pertain to your well-being. This module will help you
In connection with the Consumer Act, Republic Act
recognize and understand how the government works with
8423 or the Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act of 1997
various institutions and sectors to address issues and concerns.
(TAMA) provides for the improvement of quality and delivery
It is important to know these policies because they embody your
of healthcare services in the country through the
rights as a citizen of the country.
development of traditional and alternative healthcare and its
integration into the national healthcare system.
PRE-ASSSSMENT
The TAMA of 1997 states that there are more than
Directions: Identify the policy being described in each
2000 available medicinal plants in the country, but only 10
number. Choose from the box the letter of the correct answer in
are approved by the Department of Health.
the table.
Akapulco Bawang Bayabas
A. Consumer Act Ampalaya Lagundi Niyog-niyogan
B. Traditional and Alternative Medicines Act
Tsaang gubat Pansit- pansitan Sambong
C. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act
D. Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act
E. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Another pressing health issue that concerns you as
F. Tobacco Regulation Act an adolescent is reproductive health. “Reproductive health
G. Cybercrime Prevention Act is defined as a state of physical, mental, and social well-
H. Anti-Child Pornography Act being in all matters relating to the reproductive system, at all
I. National Blood Services Act
stages of life” (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009). To aid the
J. Anti-Hazing Law
K. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act reproductive health needs of the citizens, the government
L. Seat Belts Use Act mandated the RA 10354 or most commonly known as the
N. Anti-Drunk and Drugged Driving Law Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act
LETTER
OF THE ANSWER DESCRIPTION OF THE POLICY Reproductive health also concerns problems such
as sexually transmitted infections.
1. Provides for the inclusion of environmental education
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS is
programs in various national institutions
caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which
2. Supervises the legal production of cigarettes in the
country
usually does not have symptoms in its early stages.
3. Provides assistance for the prevention and control of
“Initially, people with HIV were diagnosed as having AIDS
AIDS only when they developed blood infections, the cancer
4. Provides for the regulation of products and services known as Kaposi’s sarcoma, or any of the 21 other indicator
being sold and offered in the country diseases” (Donatelle, 2006). In addition, HIV is highly
5. Describes the blood donation program in the country infectious through unprotected sexual intercourse,
6. Prohibits physical and emotional harm and abuse as breastfeeding (of an infected mother to infant), and blood
initiation to a certain social group transfusion/injecting drugs (needles used for infected
7. Penalizes vehicle drivers who are under the influence of patients). Currently, there are several treatment options for
drugs and alcohol HIV and AIDS, but no known cure yet.
8. Policy making and strategy-formulating body in planning The Republic Act No. 8504 or the Philippine AIDS
and formulation of policies and program on drug Prevention and Control Act of 1998 was passed by the
prevention and control. Congress on July 28, 1997. The Act promulgates “policies
9. Identifies scientifically proven herbs as medicinal plants and prescribing measures for the prevention and control of
10. Penalizes vehicle users who will not wear safety belts HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, instituting a nationwide
while on the road HIV/AIDS information and educational program, establishing
11. Protects children from any malicious acts online a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system,
12. Provides for criminal offenses committed online strengthening the Philippine National AIDS Council, and for
13. Provides for maternal and child healthcare, family other purposes” (PNAC).
planning, and responsible parenthood
Activity 1: True or False
II. LEARNING COMPETENCIES Directions: Write True if it is according to the policy,
In this Learning Activity Sheets, you are expected to and False if it is not on the blank provided before each
attain the objectives: number.
 discusses the existing health related law; H10HC-IIa-1 __________ 1. A person with HIV/AIDS is allowed to donate
 explains the significance of the existing health related blood, tissues, or organs.
laws in safeguarding people’s health; H10HC-IIb-2 __________ 2. HIV testing is not compulsory and required.
__________ 3. Pre- and post-test counselling sessions are
III. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, CONCEPTS, & ACTIVITIES given to those who undergo HIV testing in accredited
centers.
SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE __________ 4. People with HIV/AIDS are not allowed to
1999 aims to secure and safeguard passengers and drivers
Republic Act
Gateway No. may
drugs 7394 beor the ConsumerasActwindows
considered of the to avail services provided by public hospitals because infection
of motor vehicles from injuries and other effects of
Philippines has three objectives (Galvez Tan, et al., 2009):
unprotected sex. These are drugs “that people use initially that might spread.
vehicular accidents. The policy includes the mandatory
may eventually lead to the abuse of illegal drugs” (Galvez Tan, et __________ 5. AIDSWATCH monitors the incidences of
wearing of seatbelts by the driver and front seat
al., 2009). HIV infection in the country and writes reports about it.
passengers of any running motor vehicle. The Act also
Alcohol and tobacco are gateway drugs. When alcohol is prohibits children from sitting in the front seat of any motor
consumed, the central nervous system is affected. Thus, a person vehicle. In addition, Republic Act No. 10586 or the Anti-
is more vulnerable to doing dangerous acts because of Drunk and Drugged Driving Law also penalizes those who
depressed decision-making skills. will be caught driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs
What are these warnings? Give 3 examples.
1.

2.

3.

A. National Environmental Awareness and Education Act

B. RA No. 7719 C. Traditional and Alternative Medicine Act
D. RA No. 10354 E. Seat Belts Use Act of 1999
F. RA. No. 1431 G. Protect the interest of the consumer
H. Anti- Hazing Law I. Cybercrime Act
J. Provides assistance for the prevention and control of aids
K. Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act

Activity 2: True or False