Madrid, 6 APR ( EFE).-the PSOE advocated today face the progressive ageing of the population and its consequent effects on the health and social systems with “innovative strategies“, to ensure the health of the elderly.
reason of celebration tomorrow of the World Health Day, which this year is dedicated to promoting active ageing, this party has called for measures aimed at the prevention of diseases and the acquisition of healthy habits for the over 65s, which represent more than 30% of the Spanish population, has been reported in a statement.
“It’s that all citizens of all ages can enjoy the right to health and protection from disease or the incident under the same conditions, regardless of our economic potential,” according to the PSOE, which has warned that it only is possible with a universal public service and quality, sustained and financed with taxes.
Keep this model, in the view of the Socialists, requires responsible of all actions to try to contain public expenditure and improve the efficiency of the resources available, without having to resort to the co-pay, a system that influences the health of citizens and does not guarantee to increase funding.
El PSOE has warned that the elderly can be disadvantaged if a shift in the conception of the national system of health “which should give priority to policies to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout the life cycle with the launch in motion plans for prevention, early detection and treatment of diseases.
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Socialists have remembered “ageing should be a synonym for activity, health, satisfaction and quality of life”.
