A study published in the March Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine says that obesity costs more — and morbid obesity costs a lot more — than smoking.
According to the Mayo Study, studying 30,000 individuals, obesity costs $5,500 more in health care costs vs people who are normal weight.
We have been stating for years that the Health Police have selected three behavior modifications: smoking, obesity and alcoholics. This is just the beginning of Phase II.
Crack. Fizz. Gulp. Ahhhhhh. Is there a drinking experience more classically Australian than ripping the ring-pull off a beer? "The visceral pleasure from that first crack of a beer can is identical to popping a champagne cork," says wine and drinks writer Mike Bennie. "There's also huge appeal in the tinnie's nostalgia factor."
The Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill (‘Tobacco Bill’), which is open for comment until 9 August 2018, imposes draconian new rules and restrictions on the sale and use of tobacco products, and controversially places electronic delivery systems (e-cigarettes or “vapes”) under harsh regulation.
The Milwaukee Bucks will designate as non-smoking not only the new Fiserv Forum but also the entire 30-acre arena district. This ban includes e-cigarettes.
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