Section 41
Social Security9.2, 35, 43, 49, 50, 53 CThe public authorities shall maintain a public Social Security system for all citizens guaranteeing adequate social assistance and benefits in situations of hardship, especially in case of unemployment. Supplementary assistance and benefits shall be optional.
Section 42
Emigrants9.2, 40, 53 CThe State shall be especially concerned with safeguarding the economic and social rights of Spanish workers abroad, and shall direct its policy towards their return.
Section 43
Protection of health9.2, 41, 45, 49, 50, 53 C1. The right to health protection is recognised.
2. It is incumbent upon the public authorities to organize and watch over public health by means of preventive measures and the necessary benefits and services. The law shall establish the rights and duties of all in this respect.
Sports and leisure3. The public authorities shall foster health education, physical education and sports.
Likewise, they shall encourage the proper use of leisure time.
Section 44
Culture9.2, 20, 27, 46, 48, 50, 53, 148.1.15, 17, 149.1.15, and 28, 149.2 C1. The public authorities shall promote and watch over access to culture, to which all are entitled.
Science2. The public authorities shall promote science and scientific and technical research for the benefit of the general interest.
Section 45
Environment25, 43, 53, 129.1, 148.1.9.4 C1. Everyone has the right to enjoy an environment suitable for the development of the person, as well as the duty to preserve it.
