Some studies have shown that lifetime healthcare costs are actually lower for smokers (due to shortened lifespan). A link to the study can be found in this art

Some studies have shown that lifetime healthcare costs are actually lower for smokers (due to shortened lifespan). A link to the study can be found in this article summarizing it: https://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/03/22/alcohol-obesity-and-smoking-do-not-cost-health-care-systems-money/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/timworstall/2012/03/22/alcohol-...