Questions covered are:
1. What is the definition of health as discussed in the chapter?
2. What are the key responsibilities of the government in ensuring public health?
3. What are the differences between public and private health services?
4. What are the main challenges in the public healthcare system in India?
5. How does the Constitution of India relate to health care?
6. How do healthcare inequalities manifest in India?
7. What was the Kerala government’s approach to improving public health?
8. What is the significance of Costa Rica’s approach to healthcare?
9. What are some examples of private health facilities in India?
10. Why is there a need for government intervention in healthcare?
11. What are some of the suggestions to improve public health in India?
12. What is the role of public health services in disease prevention?
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1. What is the definition of health as discussed in the chapter?
– Health is the ability to remain free of illness and injuries.
– It includes physical, mental, and social well-being.
– Factors like clean drinking water, pollution-free environment, adequate food, and proper living conditions also influence health.
2. What are the key responsibilities of the government in ensuring public health?
– Providing healthcare services to all citizens, especially the poor and disadvantaged.
– Preventing the spread of diseases such as TB, malaria, cholera, and others.
– Ensuring access to clean water, sanitation, nutrition, and housing.
– Safeguarding the Right to Life by providing timely medical treatment.
3. What are the differences between public and private health services?
– Public Health Services:
– Run by the government.
– Funded by tax money.
– Aim to provide healthcare services either free or at low cost.
– Includes a chain of health centres and hospitals covering rural and urban areas.
– Private Health Facilities:
– Owned and controlled by individuals or companies.
– Patients pay for every service they use.
– Often more expensive than public health services.
4. What are the main challenges in the public healthcare system in India?
– Long queues and overcrowding in government hospitals.
– Shortages of medicines, hospital beds, and doctors.
– Insufficient facilities, especially in rural areas.
– Delays in receiving treatment and test results.
5. How does the Constitution of India relate to health care?
– The Constitution states it is the duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition, standard of living, and improve public health.
– It recognizes health as an aspect of fundamental rights under the Right to Life.
6. How do healthcare inequalities manifest in India?
– A significant portion of the population cannot afford the cost of private healthcare.
– Rural and tribal areas often lack adequate healthcare facilities.
– Poor people often suffer from recurring illnesses due to lack of basic amenities.
– Women’s health issues are often neglected compared to men’s.
7. What was the Kerala government’s approach to improving public health?
– The Kerala government allocated 40% of the state budget to panchayats.
– This allowed local planning for water, food, women’s development, education, and healthcare.
– Health centres were improved as part of this initiative.
8. What is the significance of Costa Rica’s approach to healthcare?
– Costa Rica abolished its army and redirected funds to health, education, and other basic needs.
– The government provides basic services such as safe drinking water, sanitation, and housing.
– Health education is integrated into the general education system.
9. What are some examples of private health facilities in India?
– Private clinics run by doctors.
– Privately owned hospitals and nursing homes.
– Laboratories offering diagnostic tests like X-rays and ultrasounds.
– Medical shops selling medicines.
10. Why is there a need for government intervention in healthcare?
– To ensure that all citizens, regardless of income, have access to essential health services.
– To prevent the spread of diseases and manage public health crises.
– To address healthcare inequalities and provide affordable care to disadvantaged groups.
11. What are some of the suggestions to improve public health in India?
– Increase government spending on healthcare infrastructure.
– Improve sanitation and access to clean water to prevent diseases.
– Enhance the availability and quality of healthcare services in rural areas.
– Implement policies to make healthcare more affordable for the poor.
12. What is the role of public health services in disease prevention?
– Public health services are responsible for campaigns to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
– They organize vaccinations and health awareness programs.
– Public health efforts often require community participation to be effective.
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Fill in the Blanks
1. Health is not just the absence of illness, but also includes physical, mental, and __________ well-being.
2. The government uses __________ money to provide public health services.
3. The Constitution of India recognizes health as a part of the fundamental Right to __________.
4. __________ health services are meant to provide treatment to all, regardless of income.
5. Private health facilities require patients to pay for __________ service they use.
6. The Kerala government allocated 40% of the state budget to __________ for local planning and development.
7. In Costa Rica, the government redirected funds from the military to __________ and healthcare.
8. The public health system aims to provide quality healthcare either free or at __________ cost.
9. One of the main challenges in public health services in India is the shortage of __________ and hospital beds.
10. __________ is the short form for Out Patient Department in hospitals.
11. The main role of the government in health is to ensure the welfare of the people and provide __________ care.
12. Private health facilities are often concentrated in __________ areas.
13. Public health services are funded by the money collected as __________ from citizens.
14. In rural areas, a __________ is often used as a mobile clinic for patients.
15. One of the examples of communicable diseases mentioned in the document is __________.
Answers
1. Social
2. Tax
3. Life
4. Public
5. Every
6. Panchayats
7. Education
8. Low
9. Doctors
10. OPD
11. Health
12. Urban
13. Taxes
14. Jeep
15. Tuberculosis (TB)
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