In recent years, the impacts of the living environment on health have become a pressing concern, sparking the belief that living in big cities has several negative effects on our health. In this essay, I will elaborate on why I strongly support this view.
The primary reason is that big cities seem to provide a milieu that is bad for physical well-being. To begin with, a large number of factories, industrial zones, and transport vehicles in big cities causes polluted air, which is the direct enemy of people’s lungs and respirasy systems. This results in a significant increase in the number of serious illnesses and health problems. Noise pollution is another example, possibly leading to the phenomenon of chronic insomnia. Moreover, food sources in cities seem to be less clean than those in rural areas. For instance, while people living in the countryside can eat vegetables planted in their own gardens, individuals in cities have to buy them from many uncertain suppliers. As a result, the goods they eat may be contamminated with unhealthy additives or even deadly pesticides.
Another key reason for my agreement is that the lifestyle in such big cities may have several negative impacts on mental health. Because of a busy daily routine which is normally limited to private houses and workplaces, people tend to lack interaction with others, even within a family. For example, neighbors seldom see each other, having no chance to share the moments of their lives. Additionally, the pace of life in the cities is quite fast, leaving people no time to kick back and relax. This creates a barrier preventing people from striking an inner balance. Therefore, it is more likely that people in big cities face more stressful situations, leading to depression, not eliminating the risk of suicide, as can be seen in Japan.
In conclusion, I firmly advocate the idea that living in big cities will harm our health.