A few of the diseases which were recorded to be most medically devastating in
Sri Lanka are, diarrhea, infections of the respiratory system, and malaria; with world’s highest rates of 107, 71, and 34 respectively. Following these causes, the country rates greatly drop to single digits and low double digits for causes such as asthma, COPD, and unintentional injuries (Country Profiles of Environmental, 2009).
Priority Health Issues
In Sri Lanka, there are many public health issues and concerns to be considered. Among the most important to health, tendencies specify a decrease in fertility (2 in every 2000), along with a proliferation in life expectancy. Additionally, Sri Lanka is aging quickly, with projections that by the year 2020, about …show more content…
The first strategic priority focuses in the implementation of health systems. This plan will establish and strengthen current health systems to further advance the capability of policy expansion, preparation and enhanced service administration. The main focus of this strategy is to invigorate primary health care, while considering the transitions which must be made epidemiologically. Furthermore, universal admittance will be retained and health care will be free through an escalation in the budget allotted for health purposes, along with a reduction in out-of-pocket expenditures through strengthened health care …show more content…
These causes were defined as the highest standing causes in 2010. Additionally, interpersonal violence showed the largest decrease (68%) between the years of 1990 and 2010. The foremost risk factor in Sri Lanka is lack of dietary nutrition (Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study, 2010). By examining the collaborative efforts implemented to address the burden of disease in Sri Lanka, it is possible to further understand what must actively be done to decrease the risks and increase the benefits.
Conclusion:
Indeed, Sri Lanka’s health sector has attained outstanding health results relative to the burden of disease, health strategies, interventions, and priorities. Nevertheless, it is shown that some vaccine preventable diseases, as well as non- communicable diseases continue to be one of the main areas of focus for health improvement within the country, demanding persistent efforts to resolve. Therefore, to reduce the health associated inequalities within the country and promote ongoing advancement, considerable and sustainable efforts must be pursued across all sectors of government and national
Sri Lanka are, diarrhea, infections of the respiratory system, and malaria; with world’s highest rates of 107, 71, and 34 respectively. Following these causes, the country rates greatly drop to single digits and low double digits for causes such as asthma, COPD, and unintentional injuries (Country Profiles of Environmental, 2009).
Priority Health Issues
In Sri Lanka, there are many public health issues and concerns to be considered. Among the most important to health, tendencies specify a decrease in fertility (2 in every 2000), along with a proliferation in life expectancy. Additionally, Sri Lanka is aging quickly, with projections that by the year 2020, about …show more content…
The first strategic priority focuses in the implementation of health systems. This plan will establish and strengthen current health systems to further advance the capability of policy expansion, preparation and enhanced service administration. The main focus of this strategy is to invigorate primary health care, while considering the transitions which must be made epidemiologically. Furthermore, universal admittance will be retained and health care will be free through an escalation in the budget allotted for health purposes, along with a reduction in out-of-pocket expenditures through strengthened health care …show more content…
These causes were defined as the highest standing causes in 2010. Additionally, interpersonal violence showed the largest decrease (68%) between the years of 1990 and 2010. The foremost risk factor in Sri Lanka is lack of dietary nutrition (Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study, 2010). By examining the collaborative efforts implemented to address the burden of disease in Sri Lanka, it is possible to further understand what must actively be done to decrease the risks and increase the benefits.
Conclusion:
Indeed, Sri Lanka’s health sector has attained outstanding health results relative to the burden of disease, health strategies, interventions, and priorities. Nevertheless, it is shown that some vaccine preventable diseases, as well as non- communicable diseases continue to be one of the main areas of focus for health improvement within the country, demanding persistent efforts to resolve. Therefore, to reduce the health associated inequalities within the country and promote ongoing advancement, considerable and sustainable efforts must be pursued across all sectors of government and national