Health care facts for kids
Healthcare is all about keeping people healthy. It includes preventing illnesses and treating them when they happen. Doctors, nurses, and other health professionals provide these services. This means getting medical help, check-ups, treatments, and advice from health experts. Many people believe that everyone has a right to healthcare. It's seen as a basic human right.
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What is a Primary Care Doctor?
A primary care doctor (often called a PCP) is a general doctor. They are usually the first person you see when you have a health concern. These doctors can help with many different health problems. They can also give you medicine if you need it. If your problem is more serious or needs a specialist, your primary care doctor can send you to another expert.
Understanding a Culture of Health
In 1968, a person named Victor Skumin came up with the idea of a "Culture of Health." This idea has become very popular. The main goal of a Culture of Health is to create new programs that help people with their overall health. This includes their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
The idea of a "Culture of Health" is more than just combining the words "culture" and "health." It's about creating something new and better. Skumin believed that a Culture of Health is a special area of study. It helps people develop their spiritual, mental, and physical strengths. It also helps create the best environment for a healthy and creative life.
In 1994, Skumin helped start the World Organisation of Culture of Health (WOCH). This is an international group that promotes health through culture.
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The "Therapist Matvei Mudrov" medical train in Russia.
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This map shows how many doctors there are for every 10,000 people in different countries. The darker areas have more doctors.
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Primary care can be given in local health centers.
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The emergency room is often a first stop for urgent medical care.
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Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami is a very large hospital. It is also a teaching hospital for the University of Miami.
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The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London, United Kingdom specializes in brain and nerve conditions.
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In Spanish: Asistencia sanitaria para niños
