The argument revolves around whether city life better aids health or living in the countryside. In my opinion, although living in a city may offer health benefits in some cases, the importance of countryside in maintaining our health weighs more.
On the one hand, city dwellers point out several health advantages of living in urban areas. Firstly, it is undoubtful that city life promotes better healthcare services. The argument here is that most of the cutting-edge medical technologies are only available in cities, compared to the countryside where mere rudimentary equipment could be found. For example, unlike individuals living in rural areas, city dwellers can particularly enjoy LASIK services, which help people correct their shortsightedness without making any cuts. Moreover, most of the sport specialized centers are concentrated in urban areas, allowing people better opportunities to regularly exercise and keep fit. Take my hometown for example, where a new gym called “Legenda” has recently been launched, and aside from that most of other all-inclusive fitness centers can also be found in cities. Considering all these factors, it is easy to say that city life puts people at an advantage in terms of health.
On the other hand, I am more inclined to believe that living in the countryside plays more critical role in maintaining our well-being for several reasons. Firstly, it is true the air quality in rural places is much better compared to cities. This can be explained by the fact rural places are usually responsible for fewer number of cars and factories which leads to lower levels of air pollutants. This results in the reduction of risks to suffer from respiratory problems, say, asthma or chronic bronchitis. Not only does it improve physical health, but it also ensures mental well-being. As there are not many cars and trucks in the countryside, people there usually face low levels of noise pollution. This means that rural people, compared to those living in urban settings, are less likely to suffer from stress and anxiety. Therefore, I believe that rural life contributes more to overall well-being of individuals.
To conclude, despite the admitted health benefits of urban settings, say, better access to sports centers and superior healthcare system, these advantages seem pale compared to the health opportunities in rural places such fresher air and reduced stress.