It is said that healthy individuals make healthy nation.For individuals to be healthy someone has to be responsible.Some people believe keeping heathy is individual responsibility while others think it is government role.This essay will discuss why I agree with both views and give examples.
Some people believe it is government responsibility mainly because government has the capacity to eradicate harmful products from the market by imposing taxes on them.example of such goods are tobacco, sugary drinks and even fast food.doing so may significantly rise the prices of this products thereby discouraging the users from buying.Also the business people who deal with them may divert as they may not make high profits.Moreover government can provide affordable health care services and public health campaigns.Vaccinations and anti-smoking campaigns are examples of government led initiative to improve healthcare.In addition government has resources to implement large scale changes which individuals may not be able to do alone.
On the other hand, some people believe it is self responbility to maintain health because only individuals can truly decide on their daily habits and routine as well.For example eating well, exercising and avoiding exposure to drugs like cigarettes and khat.Self awareness and discipline are key to healthy lifestyle.For instance,obesed person can achieve normal weight by adhering to daily exercise and dieting and this requires great self discipline.To wrap this view,I believe maintaining individuals health does not solely rely on government interventions.
In conclusion,I think it is collective responsibilities of both people and government to keep individuals healthy.A balanced approach may be necessary.Government should provide essential health care services and promote healthy lifestyle while individuals must make daily choices to stay healthy.