摘要：Bhutan was the first country in the world to pursue happiness as a state policy. The Bhutanese concept of happiness is deeper than the common meaning of happiness in industrialized countries. The philosophy of gross national happi- ness has several dimensions: it is holistic, recognizing people's spiritual, material, physical or social needs; it emphasizes balanced progress; it views happiness as a collective phenomenon; it is both ecologically sustainable, pursuing well- being for both current and future gen- erations, and equitable, achieving a fair and reasonable distribution of well-being among p eople. 1 Since the early 1970s, Bhutan has promoted population well- being over material development. Hap- piness, health and well-being are closely related. 2 , 3 Good health is often considered the single most important determinant of well-being; 1 , 2 conversely, adverse health changes have lasting and negative effects on well-being.
