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Old 04-11-2011, 09:07 PM
 
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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.

Smokers and the obese cheaper to care for, study shows - The New York Times
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Old 04-11-2011, 09:09 PM
 
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Well of course. We'll die off faster if we'll all obese and smoking which means fewer dollars/euros spend on post-retirement benefits
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Old 04-11-2011, 09:12 PM
 
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Well of course. We'll die off faster if we'll all obese and smoking which means fewer dollars/euros spend on post-retirement benefits
For once, we agree on something.
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Old 04-11-2011, 09:20 PM
 
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Yeah! free gov vouchers for tabacoo and fatty food.
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Old 04-11-2011, 09:35 PM
 
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A compelling argument....for education.
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Old 04-11-2011, 09:39 PM
 
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A compelling argument....for education.
Everything is on this forum.
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Old 04-12-2011, 06:52 AM
 
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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.

Smokers and the obese cheaper to care for, study shows - The New York Times

Working on that right now, thanks.
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Old 04-12-2011, 07:48 AM
 
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Working on that right now, thanks.
taking up smoking, or becoming obese?
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