Public Health
SA-2(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JA-2-Missioner)
Objective: - Be able to explain what Public health generally means and be able to use such knowledge to safe guard health of campers at a camp.
Pass or have passed the Missioner Badge
Know what is meant by public health- what it is and how it has developed.
Have a general knowledge of the functions of the human body and how it works
Have a knowledge of the modern methods of disease prevention
Have knowledge on Communicable diseases & the ways of preventing those
Know the rules of healthy living in camp and construct to a high degree of efficiency:- a camp incinerator; a properly screened and fitted latrine; a camp urinal; a grease pit; a camp larder, proof against flies etc.
Know how to improve and safeguard his own personal health
Understand the dangers of infectious and contagious diseases, and the measures taken by the authorities to prevent their occurrence.
Describe the methods used in his local authorities to ensure sanitary storage, collection and destruction of house refuse and understand the importance of such measures.
Understand the importance of waste segregation (compost, plastic, glass etc.)
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