These institutions have endorsed the concept of human rights, which is the right of all individuals to health care (Bergen et al., n.d.). In addition to these institutions, there are three policies that support the concept that health care is a right. In 1943, President Roosevelt proposed in the Bill of Rights “the right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health” (Maruthappu et al., 2013, p. 16). The Universal Declaration of Human Rights published by the United Nations states that “everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for health and well-being, including medical care” (Maruthappu et al., 2013, p. 16). The International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights signed by the United States in 1977 states that “the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health” (Maruthappu et al., 2013, p. 16). . These statements mentioned by these organizations and some policies have not materialized; therefore, the mortality rate increased. Thousands of people have died due to lack of access to medical care
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