Fat people cheaper to treat

PhantomOG
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edited February 2008 in The Clubhouse
Fat people cheaper to treat, study says
It costs more to care for healthy people who live years longer, according to a Dutch study that counters the common perception that preventing obesity would save governments millions of dollars.

Ultimately, the thin and healthy group cost the most, about $417,000, from age 20 on. The cost of care for obese people was $371,000, and for smokers, about $326,000.

I have the feeling that my income might soon be lower to help pay for other people's heathcare. With that thought, I'm going to start encouraging everyone to take up smoking and eating at fast food restaurants regularly. :p
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