Costa Rica is a country in North America. It is considered to be one of the healthiest countries in the continent. The Coastal Rican govt gave much importance to the health of its citizens. It took an important decision and decided not to have an army. In this way, it saved money and began to spend this money on health, education and other basic needs of the people. The Costa Rican government believes that a country has to be healthy for its development and pays sincere attention to the health of its people. The Costa Rican government provides clean drinking water, sanitation, nutrition and housing. Health education has been made an important part of education and at all the levels students are provided knowledge about health.
The Costa Rican approach towards health is praiseworthy and inspiring.