The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) 2000, para. 5
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The Committee is aware that, for millions of people throughout the world, the full enjoyment of the right to health still remains a distant goal. Moreover, in many cases, especially for those living in poverty, this goal is becoming increasingly remote. The Committee recognizes the formidable structural and other obstacles resulting from international and other factors beyond the control of States that impede the full realization of article 12 in many States parties.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Committee on Social, Economic and Cultural Rights
Document type
General Comment / Recommendation
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Governance & Rule of Law
Health
Poverty
Person(s) affected
All
Year
2000
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
CESCR General Comment No. 14, The right to the highest attainable standard of health (Art. 12) (2000), para. 5.