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I. FILIPINO HERITAGE
A. OVERVIEW
Location in Southeast Asia, surrounded by the South China Sea, Celebes
Sea, Philippine Sea, and the Sulu Sea.
Composed of 7,107 islands; 3 major islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao
Negritos earliest known settlers. Successive foreign invasions by the
Chinese, Arabian, Indian Spanish, American, and Japanese.
Filipino culture - Filipino blend from mixture of different languages,
traditions and religions has resulted in identity crisis.
Weather tropical; hot and dry during summer months,
Wet and humid during monsoon season July to December
Population 87,857473 (2006)
B. BIOLOGICAL VARIATION
Body built and structure short to medium built; small thoracic capacity,
eyes set in almond shaped eyelids, mildly flared nostrils, slightly low to flat
nose bridges.
Skin color of Malay stock (brown complexion) light to fair complexion
resulting from intermarriage with foreigners
Hair black, very curly or kinky (Negritos); straight
Enzymatic and genetic variations
o Blood type B 40%; low incidence of Rh-negative factor
o As with other Asians, Filipinos have lower tolerance for alcohol but are
more sensitive to its adverse effects.
o lactose intolerance
Nutritional variations
o Food more than nourishment for the body; it is a fundamental form of
socialization
o Rice staple food; although known to be carnivores, fish and seafood
forms bulk of Filipino diet.
o Regional cooking variations; in Manila a variety of food preparations
Pilipino, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese. fast-food catching on
o Traditional 3 meals a day with merienda
o Milk almost absent in Filipino diet
o Malnutrition especially among the poor and less educated; one of the
10 leading cause of infant mortality
C. SOCIAL ORGANIZATION
Strong family attachment =nuclear +extended family
Traditionally patriarchal, but now egalitarian - tendency is for husband and
wife to share in decision making, disciplining and finances
Filipino women enjoy better status in society than their Asian counterpart,
e.g. women working outside the home, decision-making and social and
political movers, more women now occupy managerial or administrative
positions as CEOs, COOs
Values orientation is characterized by a deep sense of personal indebtedness
(utang na loob) and loyalty to kin which carries an obligation to repay or
perform service to another; hospitality, community togetherness (bayanihan).
D. RELIGION
Predominantly Christians majority of which are Catholics (83%), 9%
Protestant, 5% Muslim, and 3% Buddhist and other religions.
Novenas and prayers are often said on behalf of sick persons
Rosaries, medals, scapulars and talismans are often worn by the sick
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Health Census
a. Ten leading causes of mortality (2007)
1. Heart diseases
2. Vascular system diseases
3. Accidents
4. Pneumonia
5. Tuberculosis
6. Diabetes
7. CVA/stroke
8. Chronic lower respiratory diseases
9. Liver cirrhosis
10. Prenatal conditions
Source: -http://emeritus.blogspot.com/2007/07/Philippines-top-ten-causes-ofmortalitty.html.
b. Ten leading cases of morbidity (2007)
1. Malaria
2. Diarrhea
3. Pneumonia
4. Hypertension
5. Influenza
6. Sepsis
7. Bronchitis
8. Tuberculosis
9. Chickenpox
10.Measles
II. ANGLO-AMERICAN
A. OVERVIEW
Anglo-American an American of English birth or ancestry.
America - nation of immigrants.
o 1820-1920 people from Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Ireland,
Austria-Hungary, Canada and Russia.
o Now considered a melting pot of different cultures
B. BIOLOGICAL VARIATION
Body built and structure usually tall, medium to heavy built; structure
reflective of European descent
Skin color - white
Enzymatic and genetic variations
o Drug variation: Due to liver differences, caffeine is metabolized
and excreted faster by people of other cultural groups.
Genetic Diseases:
o Favism (Hemolytic anemia caused by deficiency of the X-linked
enzyme G6PD triggered by eating fava beans(broad beans).
o Thalassemia syndrome
o Increased susceptibility to: Cardiovascular diseases, breast cancer
(the most common form of cancer in women), diabetes,
SPACE
o Value space and territory, especially with middle-class and upper class
Americans. They often seek to increase their space at home and at
work.
o Require more personal space than in other cultures. Space is an
expression of money and materiality (storing material goods and
possession).
o Often described as territorial animals. Because they like to protect
and control their space.
o Casual conversation maintain a distance of 36-48 inches, otherwise
he/she will feel that you are in their face and will try to back away.
E. TIME ORIENTATION
Time is gold. Time is equated with money,
Time a dominant value in American culture. Observe punctuality in keeping
and maintaining appointments and schedules.
Time closely related to action, doing, efficiency and productivity.
Generally goal and future oriented especially when it comes to monetary
security. Thus they value personal goals over group goals.
Outlook on time may vary with their socio-economic class:
Poor present oriented
Middle and upper class future oriented
F. RELIGION
Predominantly Christian Catholicism, Protestantism
Minority Judaism, Islam, Buddhism
G. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Believe that Man, and not Fate, can and should be the one who controls the
environment. Thus, they are good at planning and executing short-term
projects.
HEALTH BELIEFS AND PRACTICES
o Generally prefer an aggressive approach to treating illness
o Believe that germs and microorganisms cause disease, treatment
aimed at destroying them. Management of microbes is more
important than bolstering resistance to them. Antibiotics often
requested.
o Expect to leave doctors office with a prescription.
o Have a high expectation that their disease/s will be cured or at least
well managed, through technology and powerful drugs.