Here's an eye opener given the popularly held belief that the obese and those who smoke cost the health care system more driving up costs for everyone. This study shows that with a life expectancy of 84, trim and healthy people cost about $417K. Obese people have a life expectancy of 80 and cost $374K while smokers have a life expectancy of 77 and cost just $326K. Not surprisingly, the obese are the most costly group between the ages of 25 to 56, but this lessens as everyone ages.
Kaiser has a brief overview
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Analysis from a healthcare professional, writer and blogger
I particularly like her conclusion:
1. ***t happens and no one gets out alive.
2. No one really knows how to change #1.
The Study
Kaiser has a brief overview
News Report
Analysis from a healthcare professional, writer and blogger
I particularly like her conclusion:
1. ***t happens and no one gets out alive.
2. No one really knows how to change #1.
The Study
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