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救護法
Relief law
1929年にできた貧しい人を総合的に支援する法律。主体は市町村で、65歳以上の人、13歳以下の人、妊娠している女性、障害者等のうち扶養義務者が扶養できない人を対象としていた。救護の種類として「生活扶助」「医療」「助産」「生業扶助」の４つがある。
A law which was enacted in 1929 to provide comprehensive support for poor people. The main body was municipalities, and people (to be supported) are those who are 65 years old and older, 13 years old and under, pregnant women, and the people with disabilities who cannot be supported by their obligated supporters. There are 4 types of reliefs which are “Livelihood assistance”, “Medical care”, “Midwifery”, and “Occupational assistance”.