SELF-LEARNING MODULE
QUARTER 4
WEEK 8
HEALTH
GRADE 7
a) Practices ways to prevent and control non-communicable disease
MOST ESSENTIAL b) Self-monitoring skills to prevent non-communicable diseases (physical
LEARNING COMPETENCIES activities/regular exercise, healthy eating, not smoking, weight
management, routine medical check-up, stress management)
c) Promotes programs and policies to prevent and control non-
communicable and lifestyle diseases
d) Identifies agencies responsible for non-communicable disease
prevention and control
• SELF-MONITORING SKILLS TO PREVENT NON-COMMUNICABLE
TOPICS DISEASES (NUTRITION FACTS- HEALTHY EATING )
• PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF NON-COMMUNICABLE
DISEASE
• PROGRAMS AND POLICIES ON NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
• AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE
PREVENTION AND CONTROL
EXPECTATION
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
a. practice ways to prevent and control non-communicable disease;
b. demonstrate self-monitoring skills to prevent non-communicable diseases;
c. practice way to prevent and control non-communicable disease;
d. identify programs and policies to prevent and control non-communicable and lifestyle
diseases;
e. identify agencies responsible for noncommunicable disease prevention and control.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Self -monitoring skills to prevent non- communicable diseases
(nutrition facts-health eating)
Self-Monitoring skills are competencies that will help us assess when we are
healthy or sick. It is important that we are familiar with the normal condition of our
bodies so that we can detect once when something is wrong. It is also important
that we have information, such as our vaccination record so that we can assess
our risk factors and we can plan what to do as early as possible.
Programs and policies on non-communicable disease prevention and control
Non communicable disease (NCD) cannot be transmitted from one person to
another. Many of these diseases are caused by unhealthy lifestyle. Some do not
cause problems until the person is quite old.
As a grade 7 student, it is your responsibility to impart knowledge and be
an advocate for health to your fellow students, family and community that you
live in. With that responsibility on your shoulder, this module will help you equipped
with vast knowledge and understanding about prevention and control of non-
communicable diseases.
Agencies responsible for noncommunicable disease prevention
And control
A noncommunicable disease is a noninfectious health condition that cannot be
spread from person to person. It lasts for a long period of time. This is also known
as chronic disease which is a combination of genetic, physiological, lifestyle, and
environmental factors.
Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs, according to World Health Organization,) kill
41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Each year,
15 million people die from a NCD between the ages of 30 and 69 years; over 85%
of these "premature" deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
Cardiovascular diseases account for most NCD deaths, or 17.9 million people
annually, followed by cancers (9.0 million), respiratory diseases (3.9million), and
diabetes (1.6 million). These 4 groups of diseases account for over 80% of all
premature NCD deaths.
Detection, screening and treatment of NCDs, as well as palliative care, are key
components of the response to NCDs.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/noncommunicable-
diseases
ACTIVITY 1
Monitoring Health Practices
Do you think your practices help you avoid diseases? Answer the following personal inventory with a
YES or No based on your health practices. Be honest.
MONITORING HEALTH PRACTICES YES/NO
1. I stay at home when I am sick.
2. I stay away from sick people.
3. I used my own comb and towel.
4. I avoid going to crowded places.
5. I have all the necessary vaccinations.
6. I make sure that the food I eat is safe.
7. I wash my hands after using the toilet.
8. I avoid sharing drinking glasses with others.
9. I make sure that food at home is properly stored.
10. I cover my mouth my handkerchief or elbow when I cough or
sneeze.
To rate yourself, give yourself 1 point for every YES answer. A score of 8-10 is Very Good; 6-7 is
Good, 4-5 is Fair. If you scored below 4, you need to work on improving your health practices.
My Commitment to be a Disease-free
Directions: Trace your hand on the space below. Inside the outline of your hand, write a self-contract
stating your commitment to be a disease-free. Go back to the self-monitoring inventory and use it as a
guide in writing your contract. Write the date when you will start practicing the health habit and the date
when the practice will become a habit. Have your parents witness your contract to be sure that
somebody you trust is helping you fulfill your contract.
You can follow the format below.
I, ___________________, a grade 7 students of _____________________ school, hereby commit to do
the following starting today, ______________, until ______________ in order to stay healthy and disease-
free.
1.Eat safe and healthful foods.
2.Exercise at least 20 minutes thrice a week.
3.Wash hands before and after eating and after using toilet.
Witnesses:
Name and Signature: ___________________
Name and Signature: ____________________
ACTIVITY 2
Let’s Monitor our Health!
In this activity, you will learn about self-monitoring skills and health practices to avoid non-
communicable diseases.
Answer the following personal inventory with a YES or NO based on your heath practices. Be HONEST.
MONITORING HEALTH PRACTICES
1. I get enough sleep _______
2. I consult a doctor when I observe _______
something unusual in my body.
3. I exercise regularly. _______
4. I eat fruits and vegetables. _______
5. I don’t smoke _______
6. I avoid eating foods that are too salty sweet or fatty. _______
7. I properly manage my stress. _______
8. I make sure that the food I eat is nutritious. _______
9. I drink enough amount of water a day. _______
10. I monitor my weight regularly. _______
Rating:
A “YES” corresponds to one point. If you get a score of 8-10, it means Very Good. While getting 4-7
means good, and 1 to 3 means Fair.
A. Guide Questions
1. What can you say about your healthful practices?
2. Are you happy with your score? Why? Why not?
3. What are the steps you can do to prevent non-communicable diseases?
B. State your commitment to prevent and control diseases.
Directions:
Write a self-contract stating your commitment to prevent and control diseases.
Go back to the self-monitoring inventory and use it as a guide in writing your contract.
Write the date when you will start practicing the health habit and the date when the practice will
become a habit.
Have your parents witness your contract to be sure that somebody your trust is helping you fulfill
your contract.
You can follow the format.
I, ____________________________, a grade 7 student of _________________________ School, hereby
commit to do the following starting today, ________ until __________ in order to prevent non-
communicable diseases.
1. Eat healthful foods.
2. Exercise at least 30 minutes thrice a week.
3. Rest and sleep for seven to nine hours every night.
4. (Your personal commitment) _________________________________.
5. (Your personal commitment) _________________________________.
6 Name and signature_______________
Date__________
Witnesses:
Name and Signature________________
Name and Signature________________
Congratulations for committing yourself to a great cause, which is to start being a model of a disease-
free lifestyle. May you inspire others to follow your example.
Activity: What’s In?
This activity will help you know more about the skills to prevent non-communicable diseases.
Directions: Study the pictures well and describe each picture.
Guide Questions:
1.Give the importance of each picture.
2. How will this activity help you in preventing non- communicable diseases?
ACTIVITY 3
Picture Analysis
Analyze the picture and fill in the missing word/s to complete healthful
ways in preventing and controlling non-communicable diseases.
1.Handle and Prepare ____ Safely 2. Wash _______ Often
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3. Clean and_____ Commonly Surface 4. Cover when you cough and ___
https://www.istockphoto.com/vector/anti-bacterial-disinfectant- https://www.pixtastock.com/illustration/66020263
spray-used-to-sanitise-surface-gm1250493007-364745658
5. Don’t ______Personal Items 6. Get _____________
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7. Avoid Touching wild _________ 8. Stay Home when _____________
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safety-tips-to-prevent-animal-attacks/
A. Monitoring Health Practices
Answer the following personal inventory with a YES or NO based on your health
practice. Be Honest.
1. I get enough sleep ____________
2. I consult a doctor when
I observe something unusual in my body ____________
3. I exercise regularly ____________
4. I eat fruits and vegetables ____________
5. I don’t smoke ____________
6. I avoid eating foods that are too salty,
sweet or fatty ____________
7. I properly manage my stress ____________
8. I make sure that the food I eat is nutritious ____________
9. I drink enough amount of water a day ____________
10. I monitor my weight regularly ____________
Rating: A “Yes” corresponds to one point. If you get a score of 8-10, it means Very Good, 4-7-
Good, 1-3- Fair.
Guide Questions:
1. Are you happy with your score? Why? Why not?
2. Do you think your practices help you avoid diseases?
What can you say about your healthful practices?
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ACTIVITY 4
At Your Service!
Direction: Match the descriptions in column A with the agency/organizations in column B.
Write your answer before each number.
Agencies Responsible for NCD Prevention and Control
A B
_________1.) a government tertiary hospital specializing a. UNITE FOR DM Organization
in the cure and prevention of lung and other chest
b. Lung Center of the Philippines
diseases
_________2.) one of the leading medical institutions in c. Philippine Cancer Society (PCS)
Asia for the medical and surgical treatment of heart
d. Philippine Heart Center
diseases
_________3.) a coalition of organizations caring for e. National Kidney and Transplant Institute
individuals with diabetes mellitus
_________4.) a tertiary medical specialty center for renal
health that also offers voluntary blood services
_________5.) a non-stock, non-profit organization
primarily engaged in programs, projects and
activities in the prevention and control of cancer.
Direction: Place the non-communicable diseases on their recommended health institution.
Arrhythmia
Pneumonia
Sarcoma
Gestational Diabetes
Chronic Bronchitis
Myocardial infarction
Urinary Tract Infections
Emphysema
Polycystic kidney
disease
Obesity
Glomerulonephritis
Carcinoma
Leukemia
REMEMBER
Self-Monitoring skills are competencies that will help us assess when we are
healthy or sick. It is important that we are familiar with the normal condition of
our bodies so that we can detect once when something is wrong. It is also
important that we have information, such as our vaccination record, so that we
can assess our risk factors so that we can plan what to do as early as possible.
It is important to monitor one’s health practices and be responsible in
committing yourself to a great cause, which is to start being a model of disease-
free lifestyle.
Congratulations for committing yourself to a great cause which is to start being
a model of disease-free lifestyle. May you inspire others to follow your example.
• Non-communicable diseases are not caused by pathogens rather, by how
people live, by conditions with which they are born or by the hazards around
them. It also includes diseases caused by a breakdown of the body tissues
(degenerative diseases), poor diet, environmental and occupational hazards,
stress and tension. The common non-communicable diseases are allergy,
asthma, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and renal failure.
They can be prevented and controlled by physical activities or regular exercise,
• healthy eating, not smoking, weight management, routine medical check-up,
and stress management.
• When we say prevention it refers to measures that are applied to prevent the
occurrence of a disease. When we say control it refers to measures that are
applied to prevent transmission after the disease has occurred. Most of the
measures for prevention and control of communicable diseases are relatively
easy and can be applied using the community’s own resources.
Healthy habits prevent germs and diseases from spreading. Learn and practice
healthy habits.
D-drink enough amount of water
R-reduce stress
E-eat healthy and exercise regularly
A-avoid smoking
M-manage your weight
• Based on EO No. 366 for Global action plan for the prevention and control of
NCDs 2013-2020 developed by WHO, the Essential Non-Communicable Diseases
Division (ENCDD) of Disease Prevention and Control Bureau (DPCB) should
• develop policies, standards and guidelines for the prevention and control of
NCDs.
• develop plans, programs and projects to carry out preventive and control
strategies
• assist and strengthen capacity to measure and analyze the burden of
degenerative diseases.
CHECK YOUR
UNDERSTANDING
Before I move on to the next module, I will assure you that…
I understand…
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I will apply for the lesson in…
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I will practice…
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