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    The 8 components of primary health care according to the World Health Organization are: public education, proper nutrition, clean water and sanitation, maternal and child health care, immunization, local disease control, accessible treatment, and drug provision. These components were outlined in the 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata as a means to provide universal health care globally and address the most pressing health issues including preventable diseases, malnutrition, and lack of access to medical services.

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    The 8 components of primary health care according to the World Health Organization are: public education, proper nutrition, clean water and sanitation, maternal and child health care, immunization, local disease control, accessible treatment, and drug provision. These components were outlined in the 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata as a means to provide universal health care globally and address the most pressing health issues including preventable diseases, malnutrition, and lack of access to medical services.

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    The 8 components of primary health care according to the World Health Organization are: public education, proper nutrition, clean water and sanitation, maternal and child health care, immunization, local disease control, accessible treatment, and drug provision. These components were outlined in the 1978 Declaration of Alma-Ata as a means to provide universal health care globally and address the most pressing health issues including preventable diseases, malnutrition, and lack of access to medical services.

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    8 Components of Primary Health Care

     Public Education

     Proper Nutrition

     Clean Water & Sanitation

     Maternal & Child Health Care

     Immunization

     Local Disease Control

     Accessible Treatment

     Drug Provision

    In 1978, the World Health Organization (WHO) adopted the Declaration of Alma-
    Ata 12. The declaration, named for the host city, Almaty, Kazakhstan (formerly
    known as Alma-Ata), outlined the organization's stance towards health care made
    available for all people in the world 12. The declaration also defined eight
    essential components of primary health care, which helped outline a means of
    providing health care globally 

    Public Education

    Public education is the first, and one of the most essential, component of primary
    health care 23. By educating the public on the prevention and control of health
    problems, and encouraging participation, the World Health Organization works to
    keep disease from spreading on a personal level 12.

    Proper Nutrition
    Nutrition is another essential component of health care. WHO works to prevent
    malnutrition and starvation and to prevent many diseases and afflictions.

    Clean Water & Sanitation

    A supply of clean, safe drinking water, and basic sanitation measures regarding
    trash, sewage and water cleanliness can significantly improve the health of a
    population, reducing and even eliminating many preventable diseases.

    Maternal & Child Health Care

    Ensuring comprehensive and adequate health care to children and to mothers,


    both expecting and otherwise, is another essential element of primary health
    care 23. By caring for those who are at the greatest risk of health problems, WHO
    helps future generations have a chance to thrive and contribute to globally.
    Sometimes, care for these individuals involves adequate counseling on family
    planning and safe sex.

    Immunization

    By administering global immunizations, WHO works to wipe out major infectious


    diseases, greatly improving overall health globally.

    Local Disease Control

    Prevention and control of local diseases is critical to promoting primary health


    care in a population 23. Many diseases vary based on location. Taking these
    diseases into account and initiating measures to prevent them are key factors in
    efforts to reducie infection rates.

    Accessible Treatment
    Another important component of primary health care is access to appropriate
    medical care for the treatment of diseases and injuries 23. By treating disease and
    injury right away, caregivers can help avoid complications and the expense of
    later, more extensive, medical treatment.

    Drug Provision

    By providing essential drugs to those who need them, such as antibiotics to those
    with infections, caregivers can help prevent disease from escalating. This makes
    the community safer, as there is less chance for diseases to be passed along.

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