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Living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

#cities #people’s #health
There is a growing concern about the impact of
city
life
 on urban citizens’
health
. While I agree that the availability of
health
 services and facilities in
city centers
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the city centre
city centre
city centres
 would benefit urban inhabitants greatly, I believe that
city
life
also
 has detrimental effects on people’s
health
.
Firstly
, I admit that living in cities is beneficial
for
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to
 people’s
health
 to some certain extent.
City
 dwellers can easily
access fitness
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access, fitness
centers
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
centres
 and recreation
centers
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
centres
 to improve their physical well-being and relieve stress, whereas those places might not be provided in the countryside.
Besides
, compared to those patients living in rural areas their counterparts living in cities might be able to access better
health
 facilities and innovative technologies that can help with diagnosing a variety of diseases
such
 as diabetes or cancer at an early stage and effectively treating them.
However
, I believe that some physical and mental
health
 problems would likely be the result of
city
life
. The constant stream of noise from construction sites and transportation systems would result in noise pollution, and
this
 might cause hypertension, tinnitus and sleep disturbances. Pollutants including exhaust emissions from motor vehicles and coal ash from industrial parks and are the main culprits of a number of
health
 problems including respiratory infections, heart disease and lung cancer. Heavy traffic congestion in some metropolises like Beijing often makes commuters feel frustrated, and busy lifestyles might deprive people their time to relax, negatively affecting their
health
. In conclusion, while I agree that the advantages that
city
life
 would bring to urban citizens are undeniable, I believe that some clear negative consequences for their physical and psychological well-being should not be denied.
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