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Article 2Basic Principles

第二条(基本的理念)

Citizens, based on the spirit of self-help and solidarity, are to endeavor at all times to maintain and improve their health, being conscious of the mental and physical changes that occur as a result of aging, and to bear the expenses required for medical care for elderly persons in a fair manner.

国民は、自助と連帯の精神に基づき、自ら加齢に伴つて生ずる心身の変化を自覚して常に健康の保持増進に努めるとともに、高齢者の医療に要する費用を公平に負担するものとする。

Citizens are to be given the opportunity to receive appropriate health services to help maintain their health in old age, in accordance with their age, mental and physical condition, etc., at work, in the community, or at home.

国民は、年齢、心身の状況等に応じ、職域若しくは地域又は家庭において、高齢期における健康の保持を図るための適切な保健サービスを受ける機会を与えられるものとする。

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