includes programs and activities directed at community level and will benefit everyone or individuals who are not currently under the care of physician.

includes programs and activities directed at individuals who are currently under the care of physician who evaluates them for high-risk factors that can cause disease, educate them about good habits and screens them for appropriate conditions.

A status of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity regarded as person’s physical and psychological capacity to establish and maintain balance .

refers to condition which enables a person to maintain a strong and healthy body.

refers to how a person thinks of himself, control his emotions and adjust to environment.

refers to ways a person feels, think and acts towards everybody around him

is expressions of the success or failure of a person to respond adaptively to environmental challenges.

successful defense of the host against forces landing to disturb body equilibrium.

failure of the body defense mechanism to cope with forces tending to disturb body equilibrium.

Higher income and social status are linked to better health

low education levels are linked with poor health, more stress and lower self confidence

safe water and clean air, healthy workplace, safe houses, communities and roads all contribute to good health.

people in employment are healthier, particularly those who have more control over their working conditions. 

greater support from families, friends and communities is linked to a better health 

customs, traditions and the beliefs of the family and community all affect the health

inheritance plays a part in determining lifespan, healthiness and the likelihood of developing certain illness.

balanced eating, keeping active, smoking, drinking and how to deal with life’s stresses and challenges all affect health

 access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influence health

men and women suffer from different types of diseases at different ages

essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community by means acceptable to them through their full participation and at a cost that the community and country can afford at every stage of development. 

It is health care provided by center physicians, public health nurse, rural midwives, barangay health workers, traditional healers 

Given by physicians with basic health training. - It is usually given in health facilities privately owned or government operated

rendered by specialist in health facilities including medical centers as well as regional and provincial hospitals and specialized hospitals.

who defines the PHC as an essential health care?