| Abstract: | The existing health care system in India has led to high birth and death rates and an alarming incidence of infant mortality. People in the community should be allowed to become involved in their own health state. It is recognized by health experts that self reliance and self help are important in primary health care. Community health services should integrate preventive, curative, promotive, and rehabilitative health measures with community development activities. These health facilities should be simple and effective in terms of cost, technique, and organization. Mature female workers could be trained as nonmedical primary health aides working in their own communities. Nutrition supplemental programs also would contribute to improved infant health. These simple reorganizational measures should improve the health status at the village level. |
