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by g_langenderfer 2279 days ago
If there was a cost to eating terrible, we would have less to lose from this virus.
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Hypertension, diabetes, obesity? Aren't these all costs of eating terribly?
yes, great point. But, the bill isn't due til you're ~65+. It takes patience to think "unhealthy eating is more expensive than it appears because present-value for old-age healthcare costs aren't included".
The bill was due far before 65 for my mom who eats very unhealthy. There is a lot of daily pain and suffering caused by obesity and an increase in preventable health issues that need to be treated.