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Q: Some people think that public health is the responsibility of the
government while others think others think that people should be responsible
for their own health.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.
While it is considered by some people that people
should take a full responsibility of their own health, others think the government
should take care of public health. In this essay, I will examine both views and
demonstrate my own opinion.
On the one hand, there is no doubt that
self-care is effective way to maintain health and prolong one’s life because most
of the general health problems are related to a person’s habits. People can be
healthier by having balanced and nutrient-rich diet and doing regular exercise
and this is mainly related to one’s own will which cannot be forced by the governments
or other people.
On the other hand, there are others, including
myself, who think that the government should take the responsibility for people’s
health because public it will be directly connected to public welfare and national
power. In other words, people are paying taxes to be guaranteed their welfare and
healthcare is one of the most integral parts of it. Therefore, government
should protect the public welfare including healthcare. Moreover, there is a
strong correlation between a country’s national power and its healthy population.
Increasing number of people with mental and physical health mean more workforce
and less strain to the government. If the government don’t pay enough attention
to public health, it will discourage the country’s strength and future
development.
In conclusion, while there is no doubt that individuals
should take care of their own health due to effectiveness, I strongly believe
that the government should also take the responsibility of people’s health because
of its duty to protect public welfare and improve national future.