expression, noun
health and welfare
A compound noun often used in policy, administrative, and social service contexts to refer to the combined fields of health and welfare.
健康福祉の充実が求められている。
Improvement of health and welfare is being demanded.
健康福祉局は地域の高齢者支援を行っている。
The Health and Welfare Bureau provides support for the elderly in the community.
Compound of 健康 (health) and 福祉 (welfare).