VOA慢速英语:世界范围内日益严重的健康问题

decline – n. the process of becoming worse in condition or quality

variety – n. the quality or state of having or including many different things

rapidly – n. happening in a short amount of time: happening quickly

awareness – n. the state or condition of knowing that something (such as a situation, condition, or problem) exists

diet – n. the food that a person or animal usually eats

society – n. people in general thought of as living together in organized communities with shared laws, traditions, and values

regularly – adv. at the same time every day, week, month, etc. : on a regular basis

reminder – n. something that calls a memory or thought to the mind

cognitive – adj. technical : of, relating to, or involving conscious mental activities (such as thinking, understanding, learning, and remembering)

pill – n. a small, rounded object that you swallow and that contains medicine, vitamins, etc.

adjustment– n. a small change that improves something or makes it work better