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Why should people who live further north have to subsidise those in more southern sunnier climate and are more likely to get skin cancer? Why should I as a non-rock climber subsidise those that do? Why should those without children subsidise those who do? Why should those in walkable cities subsidise those who drive more in less walkable ones? Why should those who have taken a vow of abstinence subsidise those who haven't? For virtually everyone there are always some discretionary choices they make that increase their health risks.

There is a fix, but it involves government taking a big picture view. Stop subsidising bad food, and ensure people have as good access to "good" food as they do to bad. Provide youth centres and similar community access to places where people can get into the habit of exercise. Examine transit and see how to get people to spend less time sitting in cars. See what can be done about improving the quality and happiness of all citizen's lives. All of this isn't instant or a magic wand, but is something that can collectively help a lot over time.