Cost of healthcare

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Who should pay the cost of healthcare for preventable illnesses? This is a hot topic of debate in healthcare today. Preventable illnesses include the following:

  • Smoking cigarettes and its link to cancer
  • Obesity and its Association with Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes
  • Use of immunizations to prevent disease or reduce the likelihood of serious infection or hospitalization
  • Who do you think should pay for the cost of treatment associated with a preventable disease?
  • What specific examples support your choice?