Question:
Define health in broader prospective. [V. Imp.]
Answer:
The common definition of health is the ability of a person to remain free of illness and injuries. But health is not only about disease. It is something more than that. Apart from disease, we need to think of other factors such as safe drinking water, clean surroundings etc. because they affect our health in various ways. If people fail to get these basic amenities of life, they will fall ill. Being active and in good spirits are also essential part of health. We also need to be without mental stress, because we cannot be healthy for a long time if we are under mental strain.
Role of the Government in Health
Q 1.
What are the different ways through which the government can take steps to provide healthcare for all? Discuss.
Q 2.
What do you mean by a public health care system? [V. Imp.]
Q 3.
What major changes were made by the Kerala government in the state in 1996?
Q 4.
What do people in a democratic country expect the government? [V. Imp.]
Q 5.
What problem do rural people face whenever they come in a grip of an illness?
Q 6.
Compare public health services with those of private health services. [V. Imp.]
Q 7.
What do we need to prevent and treat illnesses?
Q 8.
What is Costa Rican approach? Explain. [V. Imp.]
Q 9.
Name some water borne diseases.
Q 10.
Where are private services, easily available?
Q 11.
Write down the main features of public health system. [V. Imp.]
Q 12.
What did the court ask the State Government in Hakim Sheik case?
Q 13.
Why are women not taken to a doctor in a prompt manner?
Q 14.
Why are poor people more likely to fall ill?
Q 15.
Who got costly medical treatment”Aman or Raryan?
Q 16.
What are the negative aspects of healthcare in India? [Imp.]
Q 17.
Mention some positive aspects of healthcare in India. [Imp.]
Q 18.
How can you say that adequate healthcare is not available to all? [V. Imp.]
Q 19.
Why did Hakim Sheik file a case in the court?
Q 20.
Improvement in water and sanitation can control many diseases'. Explain with the help of examples.
Q 21.
What problem do rural people face whenever they come in a grip of an illness?
Q 22.
Define health in broader prospective. [V. Imp.]
Q 23.
What happened to Hakim Sheik?
Q 24.
In this chapter you have read that health is a wider concept than illness. Look at this quote from the Constitution and explain the terms living standard' and public health' in your own words.
An important part of the Constitution says it is the "duty of the state to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. "
Q 25.
What did the court say in the case of Hakim Sheik?
Q 26.
What is full form of RMPs? Where are they found?
Q 27.
Where do most doctor prefer to settle?
Q 28.
What differences do you find between private and public health services in your area? Use the following table to compare and contrast these.
