Access to health care - a right or privilege?

I believe that as long you are a citizen of whatever country you live in and you make an actual effort to provide a living for you and your family, then access to health care is a right. This way the government or state would be able to use the money we shell out on health care to improve the health care system, especially for our elderly. I understand that some have a hard time making ends meet and can't afford health care, but if everyone that worked would pay their health care taxes then the other citizens of the country would be able to be taken care of better. Cheating the system just makes for more problems and headaches, and if our ultimate goal is to take care of the countries citizens be providing good quality health care then everyone should be made to comply. Not just the ones that have to.

Health Issues

The health issues I am most concerned about are heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. All of these health concerns run in my family, which makes me a likely candidate for them, and I want to do what I can now to avoid encountering these health problems. I know what I need to do it is just finding the time, energy and motivation to get it started. I have decided that after I have my baby, it is go time for a healthier lifestyle for me and my family.
I talked with one of my co-workers, which she is in her late forties, regarding her health concerns and I found out that she has heart problems. I have learned that there are a lot of women that have heart problems and women are more likely to develop heart issues if they do not take care of themselves better. She is also concerned about her health and would like to make an effort to better herself for her family also.
My other interview was with a black lady that is a co-worker of my husband and she has gone through treatment for cancer. Although she is doing better now, she is concerned for her health and the well being of her family. She has very high spirits and you would never know she had a serious health issue because of the way she carries herself. Both of these women want to do what it best for themselves and improve their health.