|Israel's
health problems are similar to those prevailing in the Western
world. Since heart diseases and cancer account for about two thirds
of deaths, the study of these illnesses has become a national
priority. Also of great concern are medical care for the aging,
problems arising from environmental changes, and conditions
emanating from current lifestyles, as well as traffic and
occupational accidents.
Health education programs are widely used to inform the public of the need to stop habits such as smoking and overeating, as well as lack of physical exercise, which have proved detrimental to health. Campaigns are also run frequently to increase workers' and drivers' awareness of potential dangers.
Environmental and health hazards have been generated by rapid population growth and steady expansion of agricultural and industrial activities.
Nightingale answered 1 year ago