Publications Jehovah's Witnesses and Medical Care Jehovah's Witnesses want to live long and healthy lives. Their religious beliefs promote respect for life and help them prevent many common medical problems.
Many Witnesses work in the health-care field.
Like anyone else, when they are sick, they seek medical care. They do not believe in faith healing. The type of medical treatment selected is a matter of personal choice. Moral lifestyle protects from common killers Their Bible-based teachings prevent many health problems both for the Witnesses and for others who read their literature. For example, they believe that Bible principles forbid the use of tobacco and the abuse of drugs.