De volksgezondheid
Example: De overheid investeert veel in de volksgezondheid van het land.
Definition
"De volksgezondheid" refers to the overall health and well-being of the population in a specific region or country. It encompasses the prevention of disease, promotion of healthy lifestyles, and management of healthcare services to ensure a community's collective physical and mental wellness.
Etymology
The Dutch term "de volksgezondheid" combines 'volks,' meaning 'people's' or 'public,' and 'gezondheid,' meaning 'health.' It literally translates to 'the health of the people.' The concept has been important historically as societies recognized the need to maintain the health of their populations for social and economic stability.
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"De volksgezondheid" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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