🏥 Health · IELTS Vocabulary by Topic · 12 words

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obesity /əʊˈbiːsəti/ n	the condition of being extremely fat in a way that is unhealthy Childhood obesity is linked to fast food and lack of exercise.
sedentary /ˈsedntri/ adj	(of work or a way of life) in which you spend a lot of time sitting down Office workers often lead a sedentary lifestyle.
nutrition /njuˈtrɪʃn/ n	the process by which living things receive the food necessary for health and growth Good nutrition in early childhood is essential for brain development.
epidemic /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/ n	a large number of cases of a disease in a community at the same time Experts warn of a global epidemic of diabetes.
vaccine /ˈvæksiːn/ n	a substance put into the body to protect it from a disease Free vaccines have saved millions of children's lives.
well-being /ˈwel biːɪŋ/ n	general health and happiness Regular exercise improves both physical and mental well-being.
chronic /ˈkrɒnɪk/ adj	(of a disease) lasting for a long time and difficult to cure Smoking is a leading cause of chronic lung disease.
life expectancy /ˈlaɪf ɪkspektənsi/ n	the number of years that a person is likely to live Life expectancy has risen steadily thanks to better healthcare.
diet /ˈdaɪət/ n	the food that you eat and drink regularly A balanced diet should include plenty of fruit and vegetables.
symptom /ˈsɪmptəm/ n	a change in your body that shows you have an illness Fatigue is a common symptom of stress.
prevention /prɪˈvenʃn/ n	the act of stopping something bad from happening Prevention is better than cure, so governments should fund health education.
mental /ˈmentl/ adj	connected with or happening in the mind Social isolation can have a serious impact on mental health.