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party that promises tax cuts that is elected to office. 
It seems clear that poorer members of our society need this type of aid and If these costs 
are covered, at least partially, by the government, then we need to accept that our taxes will 
be used to fund them. 
 

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January 1, 2019 
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Obesity 
Obesity is now a major global epidemic. What can be done to tackle this increasingly
common problem? 
Obesity is now one of the main causes of preventable death, especially in industrialised 
countries. To tackle this problem, governments can reduce the impact of their overweight 
ciri7ens by the careful use of taxation to fund alternatives to a sedentary lifestyle. However, 
individuals should also take responsibility for their own health by avoiding a bad diet and 
taking the initiative to participate in sport. 
It is important for governments to act quickly to curb obesity because of the rising death 
rate. There will also be rising costs in healthcare and the benefits system if it is left 
unchecked. To combat this problem, governments should, first of all, heavily tax junk food 
and use the revenue generated to subsidise healthy fruit and vegetables. This would make 
healthy food cheaper and more widely available than unhealthier options. Also, the 
government can act by funding leisure centres, sports clubs and gyms. This money could be 
used to help people gain motivation to exercise and become more active.
On the other hand, there are those who claim that obesity is due to lifestyle choice and 
therefore an individual problem, not one for the government. They claim that people 
should find their own motivation to prevent obesity by being aware of the potentially fatal 
consequences of their lifestyles. Individuals could also change their diets by switching from 
a carbohydrate- heavy diet to one which includes a balance of vitamins and minerals. 
Joining a sports club need not always be the only way to lose weight. Even vigorous 
housework or heavy gardening can help avert heart disease. 
In conclusion, although individuals may be able to help themselves by changing their diets 
and activities, it may require government intervention to tackle obesity quickly and on a 
large scale. 

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