The HKSAR Government Amends Legislation to Ban the Import andSale of Electronic Cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) Tobacco Products
Source A: The daily smoking prevalence in the population aged 15 and above in Hong Kong (from 1982 to 2018).
Source B: Characteristics of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes).
Source C: Electronic cigarettes have recently become increasingly
popular among many countries and regions. Some public views urge
the government to impose a complete ban on electronic cigarettes.
Source D: The government submitted a bill to the Legislative Council
in February 2019 for a ban on import and sale of e-cigarettes and
Heat-Not-Burn (HNB) tobacco products.
Source E: Using e-cigarettes is hazardous to health and ineffective
for smoking cessation.
|
Text,
Data,
Image,
Video |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
Civic awareness |
Civic participation |
|
EDB LS Section
09/09/2019 |
|
Rare Diseases in Hong Kong
Source A: Living conditions of rare disease patients in Hong Kong.
Source B: Definition of rare diseases and their causes.
Source C: New drugs for treatment of rare disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) are introduced in Hong Kong.
Source D: Opinions of rare disease patient groups and the HKSAR Government on subsidizing the drug expenses of rare disease patients.
Source E: Application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the diagnosis of rare diseases.
|
Text,
Video |
Non-infectious diseases |
Medical technology |
Patenting of drugs |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
05/09/2019 |
|
Causes of Colorectal Cancer and "Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot Programme"
Source A: 3 concepts related to issues in the learning object: “non-infectious diseases”, “disease prevention” and “healthy lifestyle”.
Source B: Causes of colorectal cancer and its preventive measures.
Source C: Number of new cases of top 10 cancers in Hong Kong in 2016.
Source D: Behavioural Risk Factor Survey (BRFS) conducted by the Department of Health in April 2016.
Source E: "Colorectal Cancer Screening Pilot Programme" launched by the Department of Health in 2016.
Source F: A video about colorectal cancer examination. |
Text,
Data,
Video |
Health |
Non-infectious diseases |
Prevention of diseases |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
05/09/2019 |
|
特區政府修例禁止進口及售賣電子煙及加熱煙
資料一:香港15歲或以上每日吸煙人口比率(1982-2018年)
資料二:簡介電子煙的特點。
資料三:近年電子煙在不少國家和地區愈來愈流行,香港有輿論促請特區政府立法全面禁止。
資料四:特區政府在2019年2月向立法會提出禁止進口及售賣電子煙及加熱煙的條例草案。
資料五:吸食電子煙危害身體健康,對戒煙亦完全沒有幫助。
|
Text,
Data,
Image,
Video |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
Civic awareness |
Civic participation |
|
EDB LS Section
23/07/2019 |
|
Analysing disputes over the spread of infectious diseases and vaccination through the example of measles
Source A: Three concepts related to issues discussed in this Learning Object: “infectious diseases”, “vaccine” and “global governance”.
Source B: A brief introduction to the mode of transmission and preventive measures of measles, and the past measles outbreak in Hong Kong.
Source C: The spread of measles in Asia and Europe in 2017-2018.
Source D: Policies about child vaccination in some countries.
Source E: Disputes arising from vaccination.
Source F: Global measles and rubella strategic plan 2012-2020.
|
Text |
Globalization |
Global governance |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
Medical technology |
|
EDB LS Section
03/07/2019 |
|
香港的罕見病
資料一:罕見病患者在香港的生活情況。
資料二:罕見病的定義及其成因。
資料三:香港引入治療罕見病「脊髓肌肉萎縮症」的新藥。
資料四:罕見病患者團體及特區政府對於資助罕見病者用藥費用負擔的意見。
資料五:應用人工智能診斷罕見病。 |
Text,
Video |
Non-infectious diseases |
Medical technology |
Patenting of drugs |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
19/06/2019 |
|
Helping others by blood donation
Source A: Introduction of the implied meaning of civic awareness and the ways to develop civic awareness.
Source B: The experiences and reflections of several blood donors and recipients.
Source C: Every blood donation can help three patients in need, and the current donation guidelines.
Source D: Statistics of blood donors aged 16 to 20 in Hong Kong (from 2007 to 2018)
Source E: The number of blood donors in Hong Kong continues to fall, but a lot of Hong Kong people still willingly donate their blood in case of emergency. |
Text,
Data |
Civic awareness |
Civic participation |
Public health |
Medical technology |
|
EDB LS Section
15/05/2019 |
|
捐血助人
資料一:簡介公民意識的內涵和建立公民意識的途徑
資料二:數名捐血者和受血者的真實經歷及感想。
資料三:捐血一次可救助三名病人,以及現行的捐血指引。
資料四:香港16至20歲捐血人數統計(2007-18年)。
資料五:香港的捐血人數持續下降,但當遇上突發事件,不少香港人都會踴躍前往捐血。 |
Text,
Data |
Civic awareness |
Civic participation |
Public health |
Medical technology |
|
EDB LS Section
04/02/2019 |
|
大腸癌的成因與「大腸癌篩查先導計劃」
資料一:與本素材的議題相關的三個概念:「非傳染病」、「疾病預防」、「健康生活模式」
資料二:大腸癌的成因及其預防方法。
資料三:2016年香港十大癌症的新症數目。
資料四:衛生署於2016年4月進行的行為風險因素調查。
資料五:衛生署於2016年推出的「大腸癌篩查先導計劃」。
資料六:一段關於檢視大腸癌的視頻。 |
Text,
Data,
Video |
Health |
Non-infectious diseases |
Prevention of diseases |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
22/01/2019 |
|
從麻疹看傳染病疫情的蔓延與接種疫苗的爭議
資料一:與本素材的議題相關的三個概念:「傳染病」、「疫苗」、「全球管治」。
資料二:簡介麻疹的傳播途徑和預防方法,以及過往麻疹在香港爆發的情況。
資料三:2017-18年麻疹在亞洲和歐洲的蔓延情況。
資料四:部分國家對於兒童接種疫苗的政策。
資料五:接種疫苗而引發的爭議。
資料六:2012-20年全球麻疹和風疹戰略計劃。 |
Text |
Globalization |
Global governance |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
Medical technology |
|
EDB LS Section
13/08/2018 |
|
World Toilet Day and “Toilet Revolution” in China
Source A: The rapid development of globalization has led to a series of
global issues and the emergence of global civil society.
Source B: A brief introduction to the World Toilet Organization and the
theme of World Toilet Day 2017.
Source C: Use of toilets around the world, as well as the treatment of
wastewater and human waste.
Source D: Two video clips about toilets in India.
Source E: Two cartoons about toilets in China.
Source F: As the hygiene conditions of toilets in China are often widely
criticised, the “toilet revolution” was launched in 2015, which involves
large-scale construction and renovation of toilets, together with efforts
to promote “civilised toilet use”. |
Text,
Image,
Video |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
Reform and opening-up |
Overall national strengths |
Customs |
Global governance |
Global civil society |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
24/05/2018 |
|
Air Quality in Hong Kong
Source A: Causes of air pollution and its health impact.
Source B: According to the Air Quality in Hong Kong 2017 released
by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD), there were more
days with the Air Quality Health Index (AQHI) reaching 7 or above
in 2017 than in 2016, and the average concentration of ozone
even reached an 18-year high.
Source C: The Government’s long-standing transport policy (“to develop
a transportation system centred on public transport with railway as the
backbone”), and public opinions on the Government’s measures to reduce air pollution.
Source D: Poor air quality has dragged Hong Kong down the global
liveability rankings, and has reduced Hong Kong’s appeal to tourists. |
Text |
Natural resources consumption |
Climate Change |
Sustainable Development |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
17/05/2018 |
|
Exploring the Strategy for Prevention of Non-infectious Diseases in Hong Kong from Health Survey Results
Source A: The definition and causes of non-infectious diseases.
Source B: The significance and positive impact of healthy lifestyle.
Source C: Some data from the population health surveys conducted by the Department of Health in 2014-2016.
Source D: Some data from a survey conducted by the Department of Health on the eating habits of snacks of primary and secondary school students in 2015-2016, as well as the views of cardiologists and the Department of Health on the findings.
Source E: The findings of a survey conducted by a community health-promoting non-governmental organisation on the health status of in-service grassroots workers in the Kwai Tsing District, and the recommendations made by the organisation. |
Text,
Data |
Health |
Non-infectious diseases |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
09/04/2018 |
|
世界廁所日與中國的「廁所革命」
資料一:全球化快速發展引發一系列全球問題,並由此而出現了全球公民社會。
資料二:簡介世界廁所組織,以及2017年世界廁所日的主題。
資料三:全球使用廁所的情況,以及廢水和人體排泄物的處理方式。
資料四:兩段關於印度廁所情況的視頻。
資料五:兩幅描述中國廁所情況的漫畫。
資料六:中國的廁所衛生情況往往為人詬病,故自2015年起推動「廁所革命」,展開大規模的興建和改建廁所運動,並在社會上宣揚「文明如廁」的風尚。 |
Text,
Image,
Video |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
Reform and opening-up |
Overall national strengths |
Customs |
Global governance |
Global civil society |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
06/03/2018 |
|
香港的空氣質素
資料一:導致空氣污染的原因,以及空氣污染對健康的影響。
資料二:環境保護署發表《香港空氣質素2017》,顯示2017年「空氣質素健康指數」達到7級或以上的日子較2016年為多,而臭氧的平均濃度,更屬十八年來的新高。
資料三:政府一貫的交通政策(「以公共交通為本、鐵路為骨幹」),以及輿論對於政府改善空氣污染措施的意見。
資料四:空氣質素欠佳令香港在某些國際調查的排名下跌,並且減少對遊客的吸引力。 |
Text |
Natural resources consumption |
Climate Change |
Sustainable Development |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
24/01/2018 |
|
從健康調查結果探究香港預防非傳染病的策略
資料一:非傳染病的定義及其成因。
資料二:健康生活模式的意義及其所帶來的正面影響。
資料三:衛生署於2014至2016年進行人口健康調查所得的部分數據。
資料四:衛生署於2015-2016年進行中小學生吃零食習慣調查所得的部分數據,以及心臟專科醫生和衛生署對於該調查結果的意見。
資料五:一個推動社區健康的非政府機構關於葵青區基層在職人士健康調查的結果,以及該醫療組織所提出的建議。 |
Text,
Data |
Health |
Non-infectious diseases |
Quality of life |
|
EDB LS Section
08/01/2018 |
|
"Belt and Road Initiative" and the Internationalisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Source A:
One of the visions and actions of the “Belt and Road initiative”
focuses on fostering people-to-people bond.
Source B:
As China’s national brand, the traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
culture is spreading all over the world in alignment with the “Belt and
Road initiative”.
Source C:
Four examples reflecting the international development of TCM in
recent years.
Source D:
TCM has widely drawn international attention in recent years.
Source E:
With a historical and cultural background in TCM-related field, Hong
Kong has the potential to develop into a trading hub of Chinese
Medicine. |
Text |
Overall national strengths |
Tradition and modernity |
Customs |
Globalization (Module 4) |
Global and local cultures |
Disease diagnosis |
Prevention of diseases |
|
EDB LS Section
18/04/2017 |
|
Consumption of Alcoholic Drinks Among Teenagers in Hong Kong
Source A:
The acute and long-term effects resulted from alcohol
consumption.
Source B:
Proportion of students with different education levels who have
drunk alcohol in 2014/15 school year.
Source C:
Investigation on alcohol consumption among teenagers and the
related observation from social workers.
Source D:
Laws of sale of alcoholic drinks in Hong Kong, and opinions given
by society about whether these laws can be enforced effectively.
Source E:
Legislative measures implemented by some countries to reduce the
alcohol consumption among teenagers. |
Text,
Data |
Health |
Public health |
Self Concept |
|
EDB LS Section
18/04/2017 |
|
International Public Health Crisis: the Spread of Zika Virus in Many Regions Worldwide
Source A: Brief meaning of “Global Governance”.
Source B: The impact of epidemics and the government’s corresponding measures.
Source C: The World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the spread of Zika virus in many regions worldwide as a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”.
Source D: The HKSAR Government issued an Amber Outbound Travel Alert (OTA) for Singapore due to the ongoing spread of Zika virus in the country.
Source E: The impact of human infection of Zika virus, and the attempt by some scientists to curb the spread of Zika by changing the gene of Aedes mosquitoes.
Source F: The government and various sectors of the society should work together to curb the epidemic, and learn a lesson from the epidemic outbreak. |
Text,
Video |
Globalization (Module 4) |
Global governance |
Public health |
Infectious diseases |
Non-infectious diseases |
Prevention of diseases |
Medical technology |
|
EDB LS Section
13/04/2017 |
|
Extreme weather
Source A:
Emergence of extreme weather in many places around the globe
(including Hong Kong) and its impact on the human society.
Source B:
Causes of extreme weather and its implication to the human society.
Source C:
A cartoon about extreme weather.
Source D:
Diverse views regarding suspension of school under persistent cold
weather in the society |
Text,
Image |
Quality of life |
Public health |
Infectious diseases |
Climate Change |
Biodiversity |
Sustainable Development |
Globalization |
Global governance |
|
EDB LS Section
14/12/2016 |
|
「一帶一路」建設與中醫藥的國際化
資料一:「一帶一路」的其中一項願景與行動:民心相通。
資料二:中醫藥文化成為中國的國家品牌,配合「一帶一路」建設而向國外發展。
資料三:近年中醫藥在國外發展的四則例子。
資料四:中醫藥近年在國際社會廣受注視。
資料五:香港具備與中醫藥相關的歷史文化背景,有助香港發展成為中藥商貿的樞紐。 |
Text |
Overall national strengths |
Tradition and modernity |
Customs |
Globalization (Module 4) |
Global and local cultures |
Disease diagnosis |
Prevention of diseases |
|
EDB LS Section
30/11/2016 |
|
香港青少年飲用酒精飲品的情況
資料一:因飲酒而帶來的急性及長遠影響。
資料二:2011/12學年不同教育程度的學生曾經飲酒的比例。
資料三:青少年飲酒情況的調查和社會工作者的相關觀察。
資料四:香港售賣酒精飲品的法例,以及社會輿論對這些法例能否有效執行的意見。
資料五:部分國家為減少青少年飲酒而推行的立法措施。 |
Text,
Data |
Health |
Public health |
Self Concept |
|
EDB LS Section
15/11/2016 |
|
國際公共衛生危機:寨卡病毒於全球多處地區蔓延
資料一:「全球管治」的概略意義。
資料二:流行病所帶來的影響及政府的應對措施。
資料三:世界衛生組織將寨卡病毒於全球多處地區蔓延的情況,列為「國際關注的突發公共衛生事件」。
資料四:香港特區政府因為新加坡的寨卡疫情持續擴散而向當地發出黃色外遊警示。
資料五:人類感染寨卡病毒的影響,以及部分科學家試驗以改變伊蚊基因的方式來遏止寨卡病毒傳播。
資料六:政府和社會各界應合力遏止疫情,並反思疫症爆發所帶來的教訓。 |
Text,
Video |
Globalization (Module 4) |
Global governance |
Public health |
Infectious diseases |
Non-infectious diseases |
Prevention of diseases |
Medical technology |
|
EDB LS Section
01/11/2016 |
|
Food safety in Hong Kong
Source A: Introduce the impact of food technology on human health.
Source B:
There are food safety incidents in many places around the world.
Source C: The hygiene authority in the Mainland strictly monitors food
shipped to Hong Kong, and would proactively give notification for
follow-up once the food is found problematic.
Source D: Evaluate the regulatory system of food safety in the Mainland, and suggest that the Mainland could learn from the experience in Hong Kong. |
Text,
Video |
Quality of life |
Reform and opening-up |
Global governance |
Global production chain |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
|
EDB LS Section
31/05/2016 |
|
極端天氣
資料一:世界多處地方(包括香港)出現極端天氣及其對人類社會所帶來的影響。
資料二:極端天氣的成因及其對人類社會帶來的啓示。
資料三:一幅有關極端天氣的漫畫。
資料四:社會各界對教育局在天氣持續嚴寒下實施停課安排的意見。 |
Text,
Image |
Quality of life |
Public health |
Infectious diseases |
Climate Change |
Biodiversity |
Sustainable Development |
Globalization |
Global governance |
|
EDB LS Section
11/05/2016 |
|
香港的食物安全
資料一:介紹食物科技對人類健康所帶來的影響。
資料二:世界多處地方都出現食物安全事故。
資料三:而內地衛生當局一向嚴格監測輸港的食物,一旦發現有問題的食物流入本港,會主動通知,以便採取跟進行動。
資料四:評價內地食物安全的監管制度,並建議內地向香港學習。 |
Text,
Video |
Quality of life |
Reform and opening-up |
Global governance |
Global production chain |
Public health |
Prevention of diseases |
|
EDB LS Section
24/03/2016 |
|
Avian Influenza and the Consumption of Freshly Slaughtered Chicken as an Eating Habit of Hong Kong People
Source A: Briefly introduction of the transmission routes of avian influenza, the symptoms of infected people and high-risk groups.
Source B: Briefly introduction of the history of human in |
Text |
Prevention of diseases |
Infectious diseases |
Infectious diseases |
Health |
Public health |
Quality of life |
Values |
|
EDB LS Section
22/01/2015 |
|
Population Ageing and Harmony Across Generations
Source A: The chart shows the tendency of rapid population ageing in Hong Kong. It is estimated that in 2041, about one of three persons will be 65 years of age or older and one of eight will be 80 years of age or older.
Source B: The media have reported the possible heavy burden of an ageing population on public expenditure (especially in medical expenses), and the Hong Kong government can draw reference from the measures taken by the Japanese government in addressing population ageing. |
Text,
Image,
Data |
|
EDB LS Section
24/11/2014 |
|
禽流感與香港人的吃活雞飲食習慣
資料一:
簡介禽流感傳播途徑、患者病徵及高危人士。
資料二:
簡介人類感染禽流感病毒的歷史、內地城市的環境和處理活家禽的方式。
資料三:
列出社會人士對維持吃活雞這種飲食習慣的不同觀點。 |
Text |
Prevention of diseases |
Infectious diseases |
Infectious diseases |
Health |
Public health |
Quality of life |
Values |
|
EDB LS Section
07/11/2014 |
|
The Issue of 'Chinese Medicine as Fundamental Principles, Western Medicine for Application'
Learning Object Code: LO_2008_0161e
Chinese medicine and Western medicine coexist in China but Western medicine takes the lead in medical training and public hygiene. To survive, Chinese |
Text |
Public Health (Module 5) |
Modern China (Module 3) |
Cultural conservation and innovation |
Values and value changes |
|
EDB LS Section
05/11/2014 |
|