Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by increasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other measures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some argue that by adding more areas to play sports,
people
’s
health
can be improved, while others argue that other actions are needed.
People
think that when
people
have easy access to sports facilities, they tend to exercise frequently and that their
health
will improve. I believe that educating
public
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about healthy eating will yield the expected improvement in the
health
of
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.
People
tend to go and play a
sport
with their friends
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if the
sport
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facility is closer to where they live and work. Because they do not need to waste time commuting to those places and if they play frequently, their
health
will have a positive impact.
For instance
, a study found that
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there was a 5% increase in playing badminton
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when the badminton court is placed within walking distance.
However
, in my opinion,
people
tend to play less because of
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busy lifestyle.
On the other hand
, it is thought that participating in healthy eating workshops have a positive impact on the
health
of
people
.
This
action can reduce the amount of salt and oil consumed from fast food and
this
will reduce the risk of heart attacks.
For instance
, a study found that
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participants who attended a workshop on healthy eating, reduced their fast food intake by 2%. I believe
this
thought is preferable because changing the mindset of
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society about the consumption of fast food, will help to improve public
health
. In conclusion,
although
creating
increased
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number of
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areas, give more opportunities to play and improve the
health
, in my opinion, because of the busy lifestyles,
people
do not play a
sport
.
This
has a negative effect on
the
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public
health
and alternate actions
such
as educating the public about healthy eating will have a more positive effect on the
health
of the
people
.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • public health
  • sports facilities
  • physical activity
  • exercise
  • chronic diseases
  • heart disease
  • obesity
  • inclusivity
  • participation
  • safe environment
  • social interaction
  • community engagement
  • comprehensive approach
  • health education programs
  • environmental factors
  • healthcare infrastructure
  • quality healthcare services
  • public health initiatives
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