Policy statement: Primary health care

World Physiotherapy advocates for the provision of primary

Health: 'Health' is defined in the WHO constitution of 1948 as a state of complete physical, social and mental well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

See also Health promotion

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care that is sensitive to local cultural, socio-economic, and political circumstances and provides equitable access to effective services. Individuals, their carers and communities must have access to services if health services are to be responsive to their needs. 

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Policy statement cover thumbnail: Primary health care

Primary health care

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Policy statement cover thumbnail: Primary health care (in Japanese)

プライマリ・ヘルスケア

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policy statement: primary health care (French)

Soins de santé primaires

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