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This is obviously false. As people die of lung cancer and emphysema they generate astronomical costs on the healthcare system. Health insurance then spreads tha
by more_corn 5y ago
This is obviously false. As people die of lung cancer and emphysema they generate astronomical costs on the healthcare system. Health insurance then spreads that burden widely so healthy Americans pick up the tab. (assuming of course that markets would accurately reduce the cost of health insurance if costs of healthcare were to drop)
- nemo44x 5y agoHealthy people that beat cancer 5 times and 20 other aliments and croak at 90 are really expensive. Not just in terms of healthcare they consume but social benefits like social security, assisted living, etc. An obese person dying of a heart attach in their mid-50’s is a net positive to society since they have consumed limited health resources, collected few social benefits, and have contributed many social dollars. Smokers die young before they collect most social benefits, plus they pay so many taxes. Smokers are a net benefit to society much like lotto players.