It is generally argued that the prevention of illness and disease is a challenging problem for any community. Although many people may be sceptical about the effectiveness of an investment in improving the environment and providing more housing for the public, I believe that it is a good solution to the issue.
The primary reason to hold this view is that ameliorating environmental contamination can hinder the spread of disease and illness. Today, people’s health is deteriorating due to the adverse effects of poor air quality, making us more vulnerable to viruses and health problems. A number of urban citizens suffer from lung cancer and throat cancer due to the dangerous level of exhaust emissions from traffic and industrial activities in many big cities such as Delhi. Therefore, improving the environment should be treated as the top priority among other concerns of the government.
Another point to consider is that the provision of more accommodation for the public is also a highly effective measure to reduce health risks. Many people are still homeless in society while many others have to live in slums under poor living conditions with poor access to medical services when they are sick. This triggers the rise of endemic diseases such as malaria in society, putting the lives of other citizens in jeopardy. By providing more social apartments of affordable prices and incentives for the poor, the government would not only mitigate the dearth of housing but also prevent disease and illness effectively at an early stage.
In conclusion, environmental pollution and lack of housing are root causes of the proliferation of illnesses and diseases in society, it requires the government to take actions to tackle the problem.