Significance of National health
National health encompasses the overall health status and well-being of a country’s population, influencing national policies and programs aimed at improving healthcare access and quality. In various contexts, like Ayurveda and scientific studies, it includes the evaluation of health systems, monitoring prevalent diseases, and assessing the impact of non-communicable diseases on public health. Initiatives such as the National Health and Morbidity Survey highlight the importance of data collection in understanding national health and addressing issues like diabetes and hypertension.
Synonyms: Public health, Health care, Public well-being, Healthcare, Medical care, Healthcare system, Health policy, Health administration
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Hindu concept of 'National health'
In Hinduism, National health encompasses a robust accreditation system for Ayurveda hospitals, ensuring that all institutions, regardless of their status, fulfill their responsibilities within the broader national health framework.
From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
(1) National health programs, such as those for mental health and cancer control, are integrating the AYUSH sector to expand their scope.[1]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
(1) The national accreditation system for Ayurveda hospitals ensures that hospitals, whether public or private, national or expatriate, play their expected roles in the national health system.[2]
The concept of National health in scientific sources
National health encompasses the overall health status of a nation's population, addressing access to healthcare, public health policies, and specific health issues like non-communicable diseases, contributing significantly to national development and citizen well-being.
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) The overall health and well-being of a country's population, directly influenced by the safety and effectiveness of medical devices.[3] (2) ADEQ Arizona Department of Environmental Quality CAB Community Advisory Board CDC Center for Disease Control MESH Metal Exposure Study in Homes NHANES National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey PERE Personal Exposure Report-Back Ethics US EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency UASRP University of Arizona Superfund Research Program.[4] (3) A reference to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).[5]
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) The 2016–2017 National Health Survey published by the Chilean Ministry of Health indicated that the population of young people aged 15–19 increased their level of sedentary lifestyles compared to 2010, reaching 73.5%.[6] (2) Relates to the overall well-being and healthcare of a country's population, particularly in nutrition.[7] (3) National health refers to the overall state of well-being, including physical, mental, and social health, of the population within a country, and the systems in place to protect and improve it.[8]
From: African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine
(1) It is the overall state of well-being and access to care for the population, which the Department of Health aims to improve.[9] (2) The introduction of family medicine-related teaching modules, along with strengthening rotations and introducing clinical rotations, is a significant step towards a general medicine that is better adapted to the real national health needs.[10] (3) The National Health Insurance White Paper in South Africa asserted commitments to the right to access health care, social solidarity, equity, health care as a public good, affordability, efficiency, effectiveness and appropriateness.[11]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) Physiotherapists have a valuable role in addressing the quadruple burden of disease in South Africa and assisting the government with the current health resource crisis.[12] (2) This refers to the health of the population, and the Department of National Health and Population Development is determining national norms for various professions.[13] (3) National health conditions are the focus of the study to determine whether the curriculum is relevant for training of the health professionals.[14]
From: South African Family Practice
(1) The views of family physicians on National Health Insurance in Gauteng Province, South Africa, are important when considering the role of family medicine in the healthcare system.[15] (2) The Academy could engage with the process of re-engineering primary versions of this concept and national health insurance, advocating for the role of family medicine.[16] (3) This service intends for high-income, high-carbon emitting countries to work towards becoming carbon zero by 2040 to address the climate crisis.[17]
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) In the fifth and latest National Health and Morbidity Survey, the prevalence of diabetes in adults aged over 18 had increased.[18] (2) This and Morbidity Survey was conducted in 2011 and is available online.[19] (3) National health surveys indicate that a significant portion of adults do not consume adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables, contributing to unhealthy eating habits and increasing disease risks.[20]
From: Journal of Public Health in Africa
(1) The formalisation of the engagement of community health workers as well as their formal integration into the healthcare system has shown to improve workforce development for emergency reponse.[21] (2) Findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey indicated that the prevalence of metabolic syndrome increased significantly among persons aged 20 to 39.[22] (3) This includes the policies, goals, and strategies for health development and delivery, and the Ministry of Health is responsible for the national health of the country.[23]
From: South African Journal of Psychiatry
(1) The National Department of Health had recommended that the tariff be revised in line with the National Reference Planning List to decrease forensic psychiatric service use at FEH and the incarceration of mentally ill persons.[24] (2) This is a survey from which data was analyzed, and it provided information on the socio-demographic and health variables of the participants in the study.[25] (3) This phrase is used in the context of the South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which assesses the health and nutritional status of the nation.[26]