Human waste can transmit diseases if improperly disposed and can attract insects and animals that spread pathogens. Diseases spread through human waste include hepatitis A, cholera, gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, schistosomiasis, dysentery and diarrhea. Proper disposal of human waste and preventing contact with insects and animals are needed to stop the transmission of diseases.
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Mapeh grade 9
1. Activity Title: Prevention of Diseases Caused by Human Waste
Reference: Servillano Padiz
Learning Target: At the end of this topic the students are expected to:
1. Identify the prevention of diseases caused by human waste.
2. Identify the diseases transmitted and spread through human waste.
Concept Notes:
Improper human waste disposal is the one of the serious health problems in the
community. Human waste carries different organisms and parasites that cause communicable
disease like hepatitis A, cholera, gastroenteritis, typhoid fever, schistosomiasis, dysentery and
diarrhea.
Human waste can easily attract insects like flies, ants, cockroaches, and animals like
dogs, cats, chicken, pigs, and rats. These insects and animals carry organisms and parasites that
contaminate food and water.
Learning Activity:
1. What disease are transmitted and spread through human waste?
2. Give 5 measures to prevent the spread of diseases caused by human waste.
Subject : Mapeh Grade 9
Prepared by: Ofelia D. Monteclaro