You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Write about the following topic. Some people think living in big cities is bad for people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.

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Nowadays, the majority of young
people
have shifted from the countryside to big cities for job purposes. Is that good for
people
's
health
? Some
people
argue that
life
in the big downtown is harmful to their well-being. I strongly believe that a person who is staying in cities is more prone to
diseases
. Most population transfer to a metropolis for a better
life
and facilities, even though it has many disadvantages, including
health
problems.
Firstly
, air pollution is one of the serious issues, which leads to deadly illnesses related to the lungs like asthma, pneumonia, etc.
Second
, noise pollution reduces or degrades sleep quality in order to
cause
a slew of
heart-related
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illnesses.
For instance
, lack of sleep is known to be a reason for heart attacks among young
people
.
Furthermore
, noise pollution affects the hearing ability as well as the balance of a person, which is a function of the Eustachian canal situated inside the ear.
Last
but not least, the most dangerous issue is related to a lack of mobility due to less outdoor activity, which causes lifestyle
diseases
such
as diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, etc. Overall,
city
life
may
cause
a number of
health
issues due to various reasons.
On the other hand
, the reasons for all types of
diseases
are not only because of
city
life
but
also
personal habits. Nowadays,
people
living in villages
also
have an increased number of lifestyle
diseases
and other dangerous illnesses.
This
is due to unhealthy lifestyle choices
such
as a lack of exercise, uncontrolled food habits, and so on. So, we can't completely blame the cities for the escalation of the patients, even if some negative effects are present. If a person pays enough attention to his or her body's
health
, he or she can avoid the majority of
diseases
, regardless of where they occur. In conclusion, some
people
commonly think
city
life
is the
cause
of many
diseases
.
Although
city
life
is full of situations that can
cause
disorders, I believe that personal care and hygiene are the foundation of a healthy body.
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • urban environment
  • overcrowding
  • air pollution
  • noise pollution
  • traffic congestion
  • work pressures
  • sedentary lifestyle
  • lack of exercise
  • pandemics
  • green spaces
  • affordability
  • healthcare services
  • recreational facilities
  • cosmopolitan
  • diversity
  • personal development
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