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Chapter 4 Lesson 2:

Biodiversity and the Healthy Society


Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:


○ Describe biodiversity and it’s components;
○ Discuss how biodiversity affects the health of society;
○ Cite factors and activities that destroy biodiversity;
○ Design a program that can help restore and sustain biodiverse resources of the
country;
○ Explain the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Philippine biodiversity.
ABSTRACTION
Biodiversity refers to the richness and
variety of life forms on Earth. It includes all
the species of living organisms, whether
bacteria, plants, animals, and humans, that
can be found in one distinct area.
The diverse components of the These wonders of nature are not only
environment are in danger because for our generation’s enjoyment but
of destructive activities of humans even for the any generations that will
such as deforestation, pollution, soil follow. The future of these rich
erosion, kaingin farming, and diversity of organisms is in our
conversion of forest lands into hands.
industrial purposes.
Biodiversity and
the Human
Health
Health is our most essential human right. Most
people consider health as treasure and wealth.
Health is a reliable indicator for the country’s
sustainable development.
Human health rests on biodiversity. The diverse
collection of goods and services provide unending
benefits to human health. On the contrary, the
unprecedented loss of biodiversity globally impose
threat to human health and well-being. Hence, the
call to maintaining a healthy and sustainable
biodiversity should not be disregarded. Life is
impossible without a healthy and sustainable global
environment (CohabinInitiative 2010).
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

1. Biodiversity helps secure food, health, and livelihood for people.

Diverse collection of food systems maintain crop supply and also


promote resistance of crops and livestock to pests and other stressors.
Diets containing various types of food promote good health and provide
the neccesary nutrients and vitamins for humans.
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

2. Biodiversity serves as a rich source of materials for medical research.

Research endeavors on wildlife diversity, anatomy and physiology,


ecology, and biochemistry can contribute to great developments in
human medicine. Some organisms of interest in research include
horseshoe crabs, bears, sharks, and cetaceans.
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

3. Biodiversity provides abundant resources for traditional and modern medicine.

Nowadays, there are still a lot of people who rely on traditional medicine
for maintaining their health. Modern drugs are also derived from natural
products including pain killers, drugs against cardiovascular diseases,
diabetes, and cancer.
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

4. Biodiversity helps in the control and prevention of infectious diseases.

Destruction of biodiversity contributes to the emergence and


transmission of infectious diseases not only in human but also in animals
and plants. Disease outbreaks due to SARS, avian influenza, malaria,
Ebola, Marburg, and Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome have been
accounted to human induced abuse of biodiversity.
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

5. Biodiversity serves important roles for the communities’ cultural, spiritual, and social growth.

Biodiversity loss causes negative implications for physical, mental, and


social well-being of humans. There has been an increasing rate of
pathologic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, and
cardiopulmonary diseases because of such loss.
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

6. Biodiversity conservation is very important for climate change adaption.

Biodiversity loss exposes the communities at greater risk of experiencing


adverse effects of climate change particularly floods and droughts among
others.
Here are the points on how does biodiversity affect
our health (CohabInitiative 2010).

7. Stable and sustainable ecosystems support relief and recovery efforts.

Healthy ecosystems serve as natural buffers against devastating natural


phenomenon including typhoons, floods, landslides, and droughts among
others. These can also provide essential resources for rebuilding
livelihood during post-crisis events.
One of the factors that can pose threat
and destroy our biodiversity is habitat
loss and destruction.
It is alarming that we cannot fully
enjoy such as advantages because of
natural and/or human activities that
destroy these gifts of nature.

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