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...efits to all members of a society with the end goal of providing financial risk protection, improved access to health services, and improved health outcome ...else). The term was first used in the late 20th century to describe a goal of health policy.

...rized by a gradual decline in physiological function and an increased risk of disease and death. ...y's ability to recover from injury or illness, and an increase in the risk of chronic diseases such as [[Heart Disease|heart disease]], [[Diabetes|diabet

A '''Cage bed''' (''pronunciation: /keɪd bɛd/'') is a type of bed with an attached cage-like enclosure. It is primarily used in medical a ...re for sleep or rest. The term accurately describes the physical structure of the bed.

'''Open defecation''' (/ˈoʊpən dɪˈfɛkeɪʃən/) is the practice of defecating outside without using a [[toilet]], in the open environment. Thi ...ceptacle into which a person may urinate or defecate, typically consisting of a large bowl connected to a system for flushing away the waste into a sewer

...ˈhoʊldɪŋ/) is a term used in the field of [[medicine]] to describe the act of physically restraining a patient for medical purposes. ...n', which means 'to keep, retain, to shelter, or to guard'. In the context of medicine, it has been used since the late 19th century.