Lifestyle is the way in which an individual chooses to live their life on a daily basis. These decisions may be influenced by the individual’s views on many things, such as; health, religion, politics or even by the area in which they live or grew up, as well as many other possible factors. ‘The choices we make about how we live can have a significant effect on our health’. Increasingly these effects on health appear to be worsening over the years, with obesity, cancers and drug abuse being a problem high on the agenda for the government.
In England ‘61.9% of adults and 28% of children aged between 2 and 15’ are overweight or obese. Excess fat on the body increases the risk of certain health conditions, because the body is unable to function …show more content…
Furthermore; where does the boundary lie for who should or shouldn’t be treated, and how do you place someone on this figurative scale of health and lifestyle? These questions are ones which I shall be discussing throughout my dissertation in attempt to address all the concerns of this present dilemma. It is evident that there is a definite need for a change to the NHS system, but with such a personal matter at hand, this question requires careful revision of every detail in order to conclude a ‘best for everyone’ …show more content…
If they live on a staple diet of greasy, fatty, unhealthy foods and do little exercise, then the chance of them becoming overweight is much greater than an individual who eats a balanced diet and exercises regularly. Other lifestyle choices, such as; smoking, drinking alcohol and drug taking also puts an individual’s health at risk, but also the health of others around them.
You may say that different approaches to life and health are set according to your career position, education and upbringing as you’re more likely to be knowledgeable about what choices are best for you, but also you will be more able to afford such as lifestyle as with little worry about your expenses you can focus more on your health. However, the study carried out by Nicholas Wainwright provides us with evidence to disprove these
In England ‘61.9% of adults and 28% of children aged between 2 and 15’ are overweight or obese. Excess fat on the body increases the risk of certain health conditions, because the body is unable to function …show more content…
Furthermore; where does the boundary lie for who should or shouldn’t be treated, and how do you place someone on this figurative scale of health and lifestyle? These questions are ones which I shall be discussing throughout my dissertation in attempt to address all the concerns of this present dilemma. It is evident that there is a definite need for a change to the NHS system, but with such a personal matter at hand, this question requires careful revision of every detail in order to conclude a ‘best for everyone’ …show more content…
If they live on a staple diet of greasy, fatty, unhealthy foods and do little exercise, then the chance of them becoming overweight is much greater than an individual who eats a balanced diet and exercises regularly. Other lifestyle choices, such as; smoking, drinking alcohol and drug taking also puts an individual’s health at risk, but also the health of others around them.
You may say that different approaches to life and health are set according to your career position, education and upbringing as you’re more likely to be knowledgeable about what choices are best for you, but also you will be more able to afford such as lifestyle as with little worry about your expenses you can focus more on your health. However, the study carried out by Nicholas Wainwright provides us with evidence to disprove these