Question

Match List - I with List - II.

List - I	List - II (Concept / Major focus)
A. Public Health health B. Equality C. State Medicine D. Equity	I. Science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health II. Provide healthcare as per need III. Providing equal healthcare for all IV. The administration and control of healthcare services by the State Government

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• B. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• C. A-I, B-III, C-IV, D-II
• D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Hint:

Equality means same healthcare for everyone, whereas Equity means healthcare according to individual needs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept: The concepts of public health, equality, equity, and state medicine are important in community health and healthcare administration.
• Public Health: Concerned with prevention of disease and promotion of health at community level.
• Equality: Means equal distribution of healthcare resources to all individuals.
• Equity: Means healthcare should be provided according to the needs of individuals.
• State Medicine: Refers to healthcare services administered and controlled by the government.

Step 1: Match Public Health.
Public Health is defined as: “The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health.” Hence, \[ A \rightarrow I \]

Step 2: Match Equality.
Equality means providing equal healthcare facilities to everyone irrespective of need. Hence, \[ B \rightarrow III \]

Step 3: Match State Medicine.
State Medicine refers to healthcare administration and control by the government. Hence, \[ C \rightarrow IV \]

Step 4: Match Equity.
Equity means healthcare should be distributed according to the need of individuals. Hence, \[ D \rightarrow II \]

Step 5: Select the correct option.
Thus, the correct matching is: \[ A-I,\; B-III,\; C-IV,\; D-II \] Therefore, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(C)\ A-I,\; B-III,\; C-IV,\; D-II} \]