Right to Health
/ˈraɪt tə hɛlθ/
Definitions
- (n.) A fundamental human right guaranteeing access to timely, acceptable, and affordable health care of appropriate quality.
The constitution recognizes the right to health as essential for human dignity.
- (n.) A legally protected entitlement to conditions and services that promote physical and mental well-being.
Laws enforcing sanitary living conditions support the right to health.
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Commentary
The right to health is often articulated in international treaties and domestic constitutions; drafting should clarify scope between access to health care and broader determinants of health.
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