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Obesity is a public health concern.
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people who are overweight are more likely to suffer from some chronic diseases such as hyperpiesia and hyperlipemia. the costs of obesity are high there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who are obese promoting a healthy lifestyle among the public is a role played by the government	the government cannot force people to exercise or punish them for eating too much people should be responsible for their own health

the government cannot force people to exercise or punish them for eating too much
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	the government can ban sale of unhealthy food or drink in schools the government can tax unhealthy food and drink the government can encourage exercise by promoting a sporting culture

the government can encourage exercise by promoting a sporting culture
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the government can make health and exercise a core school subject govt can order more physical exercise periods in schools	the Chinese government has put a perverse emphasis on winning and being the best rather than using sports as a way to better health

govt can order more physical exercise periods in schools
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	schools in China are loath to offer sports

schools in China are loath to offer sports
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schools are concerned about being sued following accidents during school-organised sports parents want their children studying for exams, not having fun with a football in schools

people should be responsible for their own health
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how much people exercise is a personal choice what they eat comes down to individual choice	obesity may cause many diseases such as atherosclerosis. It is conscientious to their health that people concern about obesity. the number of obese people shows that people are not responsible enough to look after themselves

what they eat comes down to individual choice
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	what people choose to eat is limited by what is available, and foods banned by the government are not available

the number of obese people shows that people are not responsible enough to look after themselves
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	some obesity is genetic

the costs of obesity are high
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obesity is associated with various diseases and has been found to reduce life expectancy	the costs of obesity can be paid for by the private medical insurance of the obese

the costs of obesity can be paid for by the private medical insurance of the obese
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	not everyone can afford insurance coverage

not everyone can afford insurance coverage
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in China, health insurance schemes disproportionately favor the better off and exclude the masses of internal migrants

obesity is associated with various diseases and has been found to reduce life expectancy
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this affects the productivity of the work force

there has been a dramatic increase in the number of people who are obese
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the prevalence of fast food outlets, long working hours, and a sedentary lifestyle have contributed to the rise of obesity

promoting a healthy lifestyle among the public is a role played by the government
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government initiatives include health education in schools and food labelling laws