Addressing Community Problems Top Ten Health Issues in the Philippines in 2004Pneumonia- involves inflammation of the lungs and leads to hospitalization.Effects of Pneumonia:Hospitaliation!iarrhea- outbreaks have been consistently on the rise in the Philippine soil especially with the aftermath of Typhoon Ondoy."eptospirosis -A more recent DO problem involved the hyper increase of cases of leptospirosis in the Philippines particularly in flood stricken areas.Effects of "eptospirosis :#alnutrition-Physical !emotional and social factors contribute to this prevalent problems of "ilipinos. A $H%&%' (lu )irus *care+ A#$# flu virus scare took the wind of boat sails as it reduced the number of passengers on ships and transportation modes that involve a lot of people. Illegal !rug Addiction -there are over %.& million habitual drug users in the country and some of the national scandals in the past have been linked to illegal drug abuse.#alaria #-villages in remote areas are most susceptible to outbreaks of 'alaria and the focus of improvement efforts are both local and international.Tuberculosis -The Philippine (oalition Against Tuberculosis is )ust one of the many institutions that help alleviate this ma)or Philippine health hazard.Heat !isease, Hypertension-A scary health problem! there had been steadily enormous increase in trends of hypertension among "ilipinos.Cancer -is often found to be prevalent in urban areas with better treatment options. *ut is +uite difficult to treat for some cases.Ho- to *ol.e En.ironmental Health Problems*ome of the en.ironmental solutions:#. Decrease your contribution to pollution while improving your +uality of life.,. -se biodegradable! safe cleaning agents and pesticides.%. .imit your e/posure to contaminants.0.1at natural! organic foods! drink clean water! and e/ercise in clean environment.&. Properly dispose waste and garbage.2. 3tabilize and improve our economy.4. Promote a 53moke and Drug "ree6 (ommunity.