Health Systems Development in Asia:
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The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. In 1977, the World Health Assembly adopted the goal of “Health for All” and that one of the major social goals of governments should be the attainment by all people of the world a level of health that would permit them to lead a socially and economically productive life. The concept symbolizes not an end to disease and disability, but instead an even distribution and accessibility of health care resources for everyone. Even after a century of technological progress and improvement, Asia still faces many challenges in the global strategy of “Health for All”. Although infectious diseases of the early 20 century such as polio and smallpox have been reined under control, new threats have emerged. There are differences in disease patterns due to changing population patterns and changes in the environment. Rapid population growth, urban concentration, and pollution have also escalated the health problems such as respiratory illnesses, cancer, and HIV/AIDS. Vast medical advances in reproductive health and child survival have often not benefited the poor and marginalized groups in both rural and urban areas. Health care in many parts of the world is often a luxury only the wealthy can afford.
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