A Econlgical Implication of Welfare Environment

Abstract

From an ecological point of view, even sanitary environment is considered a partial environment of man. Man's total environment can be understood only through the concept of habitat which is peculiar to ecology. Man's habitat differs from that of other organisms in its great variety and has gone through tremendous changes. The habitat of modern man meets various requirements and satisfies needs. However, the man-made part of man's environment is now even too highly developed and the increase of expedience has become a handicap . Just as the man-made environment of mans origins contributed to his survival and welfare, modern man aspires toward a welfare environment which eliminates the disadvantage that accompany the highest stage of the man-made environment. A welfare environment should protect man's survival from dangers, whether they come from nature or from man himself. In addition to this, it should be a living environment that fulfills cultural aspirations. A welfare environment for individuals and families is essential as a basis for the establishment of a community welfare environment. It should be emphasized that planning of a community welfare environment is inseparable from comprehensive community health care planning.