Grade 11 - Essay on Health

Healthy People Create a Healthy Society

It is important to develop healthy individuals and in turn, a healthy society so that children will have a safe environment in which to grow up. Physical health, mental health and social health all are part of a person’s well being.

Individuals need to be physically healthy. Physically healthy people are able to complete their education and to work. Healthy people live longer. However, physically unhealthy people are a cost to the society. Health care is a major expense for any government.

Equally important is mental health. People who are mentally healthy are more likely to be happy. They can contribute many positive things to their communities. On the other hand, poor mental health often prevents people from being active members of society.

In addition, people must be healthy socially. People who know how to relate to one another and know how to behave are more likely to be more caring and tolerant. A caring society will take good care of children, the old and the disabled.

In conclusion, it is clear that having healthy people is important in developing a healthy society.