There is an ongoing debate where some individuals argue that government funds should be utilize for the awareness programs related to healthy lifestyle to minimize the risk of diseases while others believe that funds should be used to treat people who are already suffering in their life. I partially agree with the statement that authorities should use their funds to treat people as well as to spread awareness of health related issues.
One of the major factors why funds should be used for spreading awareness because healthy habits can save lives. It foster curiosity in the public that why food or choices are vital in our life. As we live in this fast-paced life most of us do not care about how many calories we have consumed in a day is that appropriate for us or not. For instance, earlier I have ate butter bread every day when I got to know that the bread which I consume had gluten that’s not good for gut health and increases blood sugar level then I cut down the bread with oats or porridge. It not only helps me in reducing my weight but also my blood sugar level. Therefore, making healthy choices can help us to stay fit.
Furthermore, despite of the fact advertising campaigns promote healthy lifestyle but at the same time we need to take care of the people who already need treatment which they go through. Creating awareness does not mean we stopped their treatment, It ensures no further casualties and create an environment where people made mindful choices related to food and doing exercises. Regular exercise with treatment allows people to heal quickly and boost their confidence and energy level. To exemplify a study shows that people who have dietician consultation with their treatment they opt good lifestyle instead of only treatment will encounter themselves in other lifestyle diseases. Hence, spreading awareness and provide basic education help them to follow the good habits only treatment can treat them once but in long run they need to train by the experts.
To recapitulate, using public money for the sake of public health whether for creating awareness or for medical assistance both is necessary to stay fit or build a diseases free community. I firmly believe that providing right guidance about food and exercising can help people to adopt stress free healthy life.