Question

Who is responsible for maintaining the community health? How? List any three points.

Answer 1

Community heath is maintained by members of community, public health organization and health-care workers.

1. Primary healthcare is provided by the members of community by proper vaccination, medications, taking precautions and maintaning cleanliness in the society.

2. Secondary healthcare is provided by the public health organization by keeping a continuous check on the overall health of a community and taking proper measures to prevent spread of any disease.

3. Tertiary healthcare is provided by health-care workers by giving suitable and effective treatment to patients.