Your professor is teaching a sociology class. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should:
- Express and support your opinion.
- Contribute to the discussion in your own words.
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Professor: Life expectancies are increasing worldwide. Some of you probably know someone over 100 years old. This trend has been attributed to advances in medical technology, improvements in government services, and changes in lifestyle habits. Before our next class, I want you to consider the following question: What factor do you think has contributed the most to the increase in life expectancy?
Lisa: I think the main reason people are living longer is recent advances in medical technology. Modern medicine has enabled us to better treat and manage chronic illnesses, and there have been major breakthroughs in cancer treatment and organ transplantation. As a result, people can live longer with diseases that were once fatal. Not only that, but they can live more rewarding and fulfilling lives.
John: While medical technology has certainly played a role, I think improvements in government services have been just as important. We now have access to clean drinking water, sanitation systems, and free vaccines that have dramatically reduced health problems. In the past, people didn’t have access to any of these things. Additionally, public health campaigns have helped educate people about healthy habits such as exercise, healthy eating, and the dangers of smoking.