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Thursday, March 17 2005 @ 02:41 PM EST |
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 Uh.. What?
Check this out: http://www.technewsworld.com/story/news/41465.html
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are saying here that obesity will reduce life expectancy in the US, putting less of a strain on Social Security. So, unless you're someone I know, eat up and enjoy!
I wonder if the fast food and junk food industry will pull a Philip Morris (now known as Altria Group) with this.
To Quote:
The premature deaths of smokers has economic benefits, according to a controversial report commissioned by a leading US cigarette manufacturer.
The report, drawn up for tobacco giant Philip Morris Inc, found that the Czech Republic saved about $147m in 1997 through the deaths of smokers who would not live to use healthcare or housing for the elderly.
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