There is an ongoing debate on whether our standards of
health
are improving or deteriorating as we are moving into the
future
. While some say the average level of
people
’s
health
is likely to be poor in the forthcoming years, others believe that with constant advances in
health
and medicine,
future
generations are likely to enjoy a better quality of life. It is very difficult to take a side because standards of
health
are dynamic and depend on a lot of factors, some of which may be unprecedented.
For instance
, none of us had ever expected a long-lasting and worldwide pandemic like COVID-19.
Research has shown that in recent years, most jobs have become sedentary and the need to move has been minimized. After the beginning of the Work-From-Home era, lives have become even more sedentary.
People
have restricted movement and social interaction because of the fear of the virus too. In a completely digitized modern world, even the most basic needs can be ordered to our doorstep and
this
has completely eliminated the need to step out of the house.
This
lack of physical movement and exercise is making
people
lethargic. Indulging in unhealthy eating habits has
also
become a very common problem among the youth and is leading to a rise in obesity. If the work environment continues to be desk-oriented,
then
there is a high possibility that a large proportion of the
future
population will become susceptible to a number of
health
conditions triggered by obesity and poor fitness levels.
On the other hand
, it may be argued that the youth today are becoming increasingly conscious about their body image and are resorting to healthier alternatives. While the pandemic has confined everyone to the four walls, it has
also
made a lot of
people
prioritize their
health
. While previously only a few
people
hit the gym regularly, now many of us follow our fitness regimes at home with more enthusiasm. It is
also
a proven fact that
people
are living longer.
This
would not be possible without advancements in medical science. Of course, more
people
suffer from
health
problems now, but there are cures too.
Even though there are valid arguments on both sides, the factors that could adversely affect
people
’s
health
in the
future
far outweigh any of those which show positive outcomes.
Therefore
, I agree with the statement that the youth is going to be less fit and healthy tomorrow than they are today.