Doctors and scientists sound the alarm: it is now more important than ever to live a healthy life. In a letter to the cabinet, the 65 experts say that by eating healthier, exercising more and relaxing enough people can strengthen their immune system. This could reduce the severity of a corona infection.
More than half of the Dutch are overweight, and although the National Prevention Agreement is committed to a healthier lifestyle, this remains mainly with good intentions, according to some experts. There are no ‘decisive measures’ such as a sugar tax or a higher healthcare premium for smokers.
What do you think? Is healthy living easier said than done and should the government take us by the hand? Or is how we live our lives our own responsibility and also our own choice?
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