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Article 53: Health and Environment

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Constitution Text

“The State shall take care of the health of people and shall guarantee medical aid and services for a person in the event of sickness. The procedure for providing medical aid to citizens free of charge at state medical establishments shall be established by law. The State shall promote the physical culture of society and shall support sport. The State and each person must protect the environment from harmful influences.”

Summary

The State takes care of people's health and guarantees medical aid and services in the event of sickness. The procedure for free medical aid to citizens at state medical establishments is set by law. The State promotes physical culture and supports sport, and together with every person must protect the environment from harmful influences.

Key Points

  • •The State takes care of people's health and guarantees medical aid and services in the event of sickness.
  • •The procedure for free medical aid to citizens at state medical establishments is established by law.
  • •The State promotes the physical culture of society and supports sport.
  • •The State and each person must protect the environment from harmful influences.

Practical Example

A person who falls ill goes to a polyclinic, and the law determines which aid at state medical establishments is provided to citizens free of charge.

Exam Tips

Questions ask where citizens receive free medical aid (state medical establishments) and who must protect the environment - the State and each person.

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