Some people say that to prevent illness and disease, governments should focus more on reducing environmental pollution and housing problems. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Certain concerned parties today contend that the optimal means of improving public

health

is to confront pressing environmental and housing problems. In my opinion,

although

these solutions would be helpful, it is more important to prioritize proper nutrition. On the one hand, there are current issues concerning housing and the environment that impact

health

. Many illnesses and conditions are either directly or indirectly related to one’s environment.

For instance

, a person who lives in an overcrowded metropolis

such

as Hanoi or Beijing must deal on a daily basis with the immediate dangers of air pollution, potential drinking water contamination, car accidents, and elevated

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rates. If there were fewer individuals in these cities and the air was cleaner because there were more open, green areas,

then

it is probable that hospitals would be able to focus more on a reduced number of patients.

On the other hand

, there are various causes

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diseases and the primary one is poor nutrition. In the

last

several decades, lifespans globally have increased exponentially, largely

as a result

of advances in medical science and

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understanding of the human body. A standout example of

this

would be the plant-based diets that are widely recommended by most nutritionists. A person who consumes little meat, reduces their carbohydrate intake, and mostly does not eat sugar will drastically lower the risk of conditions ranging from diabetes and heart disease to Alzheimer’s and cancer. National

health

authorities can widely and effectively address these

health

problems by legislating the levels of unhealthy ingredients in food products. In conclusion, those in

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of combatting housing and environmental problems make legitimate arguments

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improving the average citizen’s diet is in fact the best guarantee of good

health

. Naturally, governments should pursue a balanced policy.