Because of differences in life expectancy, however, lifetime health expenditure was highest among healthy-living people and lowest for smokers.

fatties and smokers cost more but die faster, so over the course of their lives, actually cost less. it's a somewhat intuitive finding, but an interesting piece of evidence nonetheless.

trickbear ^

And the nightmares began.

One sentence summation: Live fast, die young, and save everyone some cash.