Good health depends on

1

(a)

clean drinking water

(b)

pollution free environment

(c)

adequate food to eat

(d)

All of the above

To prevent and treat illness, we need

1

(a)

health centres

(b)

ambulance services

(c)

laboratories for testing

(d)

All of the above

It is the primary duty of the government to ensure the welfare of the

1

(a)

VIPs

(b)

rich persons

(c)

poor persons

(d)

all its citizens

According to one study, how much per cent of the people who are admitted to a hospital have to borrow and sell their possession to pay expenses?

1

(a)

20%

(b)

40%

(c)

30%

(d)

10%

Main motive private health services is

1

(a)

Profit earning

(b)

social service

(c)

Both 'a' and 'b'

(d)

None of the above

PHC stands for _____________

1

(a)

Primary Health Centre

40% of the Kerala's budget is given to __________________

1

(a)

Panchayats

_____________ service is organised by individual or company for their own profit.

1

(a)

Private system

System of hospitals and health centres run by government is called as ________________

1

(a)

public healthcare

OPD stands for Old Patient Department.

1

(a) True

(b) False

Communicable diseases can also spread from animal to human beings.

1

(a) False

(b) True

Kerala Government gave its 60% budget to Panchayats.

1

(a) True

(b) False

India is the largest producer of medicine in the world.

1

(a) True

(b) False

In rural areas, a jeep is often used to serve as a mobile clinic for patients

1

(a) False

(b) True

Define medical tourists.

1

(a)

It means people who travel to India especially for medical treatment because hospitals here in India offer them world-class facilities at lower costs.

Define health.

1

(a)

Health can be defined as our capacity to remain free of illness and injuries.

What are the expectations of people from government in a democratic country?

1

(a)

In a democratic country, people want and desire that government should work for their well-being and welfare.

What are the two types of health care services discussed in this Chapter?

1

(a)

Healthcare services are divided into two parts
(i) Public health services
(ii) Private health facilities

What does Constitution say with respect to welfare of people?

1

(a)

According to our Constitution, it is the primary duty of the government to ensure the welfare of the people and provide healthcare services to all.

Discuss how private services encourage incorrect practices.

1

(a)

Private services in order to earn more profit prescribe unnecessary medicines and tests.

Why do poor people fall ill more often?

1

(a)

Poor people fall ill more often because they are deprived of basic amenities of life and hence they are more prone to diseases.

In India, it is often said that we are unable to provide health services for all because the government does not have enough money and facilities. After reading the above left hand column, do you think this is true? Discuss.

3

(a)

Private health facilities can mean many things. Explain with the help of some examples from your area.

3

(a)

An important part of the Constitution says, "It is the states duty to raise the nutritional and living standard of the people and to improve public health". Comment.

3

(a)

Why are public healthcare services known as 'public'?

3

(a)

What are Private Health Services?

3

(a)

Discuss the changes made by Kerala Government in the state in 1996.

5

(a)

Explain the Costa Rican approach.

5

(a)