[chiefalchemist]

Moi? I tend to agree, especially when it comes to health related issue.

For example, type 2 diabetes is nearly always preventable. It is also the gateway if you will to other ills. But the T2D rate is increasing.

I realize this is a very non-HN comment but...I'm tired of people pissing and moaning about the cost of healthcare while they're inhaling another donut and washing it down with a 32oz soda.

There are plenty of med issues that are not preventable. I understand that. But any resources devoted to the preventable drives up demand for med resources, and thus costs overall. This is economics 101.