Prompt: People should look after their health for personal benefits, rather than a duty for a society. What extent do you agree or disagree?

It is a heated debate whether people should care about their well-being for their own benefits or for social responsibilities. I believe that both purposes are important and the public should take an interest in both. Ċ To begin with, it makes perfect sense that the community take concern for their energy to benefit them personally. First, maintaining good well-being allows the nation to perform well in other activities, for example, playing sports, working, travelling etc. society in bad shape are limited in the range of activities they can do, such as those suffering from heart diseases are not permitted to ride a roller coaster or those with diabetes are advised against rice consumption. Second, good fitness allows good appearance. WebMD reveals that the population who have a balanced diet with a lot of vegetables and fruits tend to have a smooth complexion, bright eyes and healthy hair. Ċ However, one should not disregard the responsibility of taking responsibility for one’s self for society’s overall wellness. One justifiable reason is that an ill person may be a threat to the bigger population when the disease is highly contagious. In particular, the outbreak of SARs in 2002 or H5N1 in 2005 started with a few misdiagnosed individuals. Moreover, unhealthy individuals can be a burden to society and further hurt the economy. Let’s look at the spread of SARs again. The findings of Korea University and The Australian National University disclose that the total global cost of lost economic activity was 80 million USD. Ċ In short, taking the load of strength is undoubtedly needed for one’s own benefit. Nonetheless, it also plays a vital role in ensuring the nation’s well-being, which confirms the social responsibility of each individual in maintaining their fitness.