Development of ideas by Adam Smith First Published in 2015

 
Government’s Role 
Governments have a significant role to play in reducing obesity 
More and more people, including young children are seriously overweight 
They are at risk of heart disease and diabetes 
This situation will increase the burden on hospitals and taxpayers 
Hospitals rely on the government for money and resources 
Governments should promote a healthy diet and regular exercise 
There should be more time for sports on school timetables 
Unhealthy junk food should be banned from school menus 
People need information about what foods contain 
Food packaging must show the food’s nutritional content 
The government should recommend eating five portions of fruit and 
vegetables per day 
 
 

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State Health System: Advantages 
Good healthcare should be available to everyone for free 
State healthcare is paid by the government using money from taxes 
Everyone has access to the same quality of care and treatment 
Private healthcare is unfair because only wealthy people can afford it 
The National Health Service in the UK provides free healthcare for every 
resident 
Private Healthcare: Advantages 
State hospitals are often very large and difficult to run 
Private hospitals have shorter waiting lists for operations and appointments 
Patients can benefit from faster treatment 
Many people prefer to pay for a personal service 
Patients have their own room and more comfortable facilities 
Alternative Medicine: Positives 
People are increasingly using alternative medicines to treat illnesses 
For example, acupuncture can be used to treat backache 
Herbal medicines can be used to treat allergies or viruses 
Many patients report positive experiences with these treatments 
Some traditional cures have been used for hundreds of years