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EFFECTS OF DECAYING MATERIALS TO ONE’S HEALTH AND SAFETY
DEFINING TERMS
Spoilage – condition of being decay or damage
Molds - a fungus that cause foods to decay
Foul odor – bad odor Disease-causing bacteria –
sickness caused by bacterias
SIGNS OF FOOD DECAY/SPOILAGEPresence of :MoldsBubblesBulging/expanded top in canned goods
Foul odorWorms
Effects of decaying
materials in one’s health
Disease-causing bacterial – it causes weakening your body and make you sick
Cholera - is a serious bacterial disease that can cause severe diarrhea and dehydration.
Diarrhea - discharged from the bowels frequently and in a liquid form.
Food poisoning - illness caused by bacteria or other toxins in food, typically with vomiting and diarrhea.
EFFECTS OF DECAYING MATERIALS IN THE ENVIRONMENT
Not proper disposal of decaying waste allows flies, cockroaches, rats and mosquitoes to breed/live in the street,makes you sick and may cause the following:
Malaria - disease spread by mosquitoes is causes a high fever and chills
Leptospirosis - is an infectious disease that causes symptoms such as fever, headache, and chills
Dengue - Foul odor
HOW TO PREVENT THE HARMFUL
EFFECTS OF DECAYING
MATERIALS
Keep leftover food in the refrigerator Do not eat leftover food showing signs of
spoilage Make it a habit to always to look for expiry
date of food stuff you buy Dispose your garbage properly. Separate
those that decay from those do not decay Always cover your garbage bins