Some people think that a sense of competition in children should be encouraged. Others believe that children who are taught to co-operate rather than compete become more useful adults. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion

‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’, a proverb since beginning of time that promotes ‘prevention is better than cure’.

Therefore

, a major share of a country’s

health

budget ought to be directed towards implementation of nationwide education and preventive

health

steps. While the idea might seem a bit far-fetched, I completely side with the execution of

such

approach. Prevention is fruitful in the long run.

Firstly

, from an economic point of view, it benefits both the individual and the government; as much of the fees spent

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diagnostics, surgeries and medicines would be reduced.

For instance

, breast cancer is a common form of cancer amongst females over the age of 40.

However

, many women, especially in undeveloped countries, don’t approach the doctor until a later stage, due to lack of knowledge in the matter.

Thus

, resulting in a number of expensive tests, treatments and insurance money. Yet, yearly mammogram provided by the government for middle-aged women can help in early identification and reduction of

such

exorbitant costs.

Secondly

, rigorous measures can result in decreased mortality rate, healthier people and more productive citizens. To exemplify, governmental publicity campaigns illustrating the ill effects of smoking, drinking, not brushing your teeth and

overconsumption

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over consumption

of fast-foods, can urge the people to take better care of themselves.

Moreover

, certain road-side slogans

such

as: ‘Don’t drink and drive, your furry friend will not understand why you didn’t return’, acting on

emotional side

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the emotional side

of drivers can have a tremendous positive impact.

Additionally

, educational programmes highlighting simple hygiene steps

such

as: correct hand washing technique

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importance of discarding used needles

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covering

face

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the face

while sneezing and avoiding unwarranted physical contact, can result in

prevention

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the prevention

or reduction of many dreadful diseases

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namely

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Covid-19, hepatitis and AIDS. According to an independent online survey in

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the USA

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not only these initiatives increase

public’s awareness but

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the public’s awareness, but

the public’s awareness but

it

also

resulted in

decreased number

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a decreased number

of people approaching

health

facilities. In conclusion, I believe in channeling

healthcare

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health care

budget towards preventive

health

measures; in order to adopt a healthier and wealthier lifestyle.