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IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample Answer: Health Problems Individuals/Governments (Real IELTS Exam)

Prompt

Many people believe that every individual is responsible for his/her own healthy lifestyle. Others believe that governments should take care of it. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

#personal responsibility#lifestyle choices#public health#government intervention#health equity

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 presents both sides fairly; Band 9 demonstrates that effective health outcomes require both individual accountability and systemic support, using epidemiological or policy evidence.

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Key concepts in this essay

agency vs. structural determinants of health
public health ethics
cost of preventive vs. curative care
cultural and socioeconomic factors in health behavior

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Treating personal choice and government support as completely separate when they're interdependent
Failing to address structural barriers that limit individual choice (e.g., food deserts, low income)
Making sweeping claims about willpower without evidence

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