Question

1. 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.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Living Standard: This means the condition in which people are living. It includes the level of wealth, comfort and material goods available to people.

Public Health: The general level of health among the people can be termed as public health. Efforts at ensuring public health include various measures which are taken to provide clean drinking water, to provide basic sanitation and to provide healthcare services.