IELTS Writing Task 2: Health topics

Governments should tax foods that are high in sugar and fat in order to improve public health.

Some believe that healthcare should be funded entirely by the state. Others argue that people who can afford to contribute to their own care should do so.

Fitness and health are now tracked continuously by watches and phones.

Rates of obesity among children have risen sharply in many countries.

Fewer adults take regular exercise than their parents' generation did.

Nowadays, an increasing number of people with health problems are using alternative medicines and treatments instead of visiting their normal doctor. Do you think this is a positive or negative development?

In some countries the average weight is increasing and their levels of health and fittness are decreasing. What do you think are the cause of this proplem and what measures could be taken to solve them ?

These days, if people have health problems, many do not visit doctors. They try to get better at home by themselves. Is this a positive or negative development?

Reserarch show that some activities are good for health and others are bad. Despite knowing that millions of people engage in unhealthy activities. what is the causes of this ? what can be done ?

Some people choose to eat no meat or fish. They believe that this is not only better for their own health but also benefits the world as a whole. Discuss this view and give your own opinion.

Some people think that shops should stop selling food and drinks that are harmful to people’s health. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Everyone should adopt a vegetarian diet because eating meat can cause serious health problems. Do you agree or disagree?

The average standard of people's health is likely to be lower in the future than it is now. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

Fast food is becoming one part of life. Everywhere this has had effect on our lifestyle and diet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Some people think that the government is responsible for the rise in obesity in children, while others think it is the fault of the parents. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Many children today are overweight and suffer serious health problems. Give the reasons for this and solutions to help in the child obesity issue.