The word "prevention" has a nice ring in any health-care discussion. Thus, many politicians argue that programs to stop smoking, improve diets and otherwise promote wholesome living save money in the long run. A healthier population at less cost —sounds like a win-win situation.
Unfortunately, that formulation is a pleasant fantasy.
Medical economists agree that cancer screenings and gym classes can lead to physical well-being and longer lives. But in the interes ...
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Posted by: mike parrish
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Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:09 AM
Excellent article. As long as the American people believe that there is a cure for death the costs of health care will continue to go up. Regards. Mike Parrish
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Posted by: Sam Perlin
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Sat Aug 2, 2008 5:24 PM
The best kind of aging, he says, is to "have early old age last as long as possible and late old age last 15 minutes. I think most people would go for that if given the chance. I'm 89 and would buy into that.
I don't see the point of your column. Lots of things are socially expensive like retardation, criminals both white collar and others. Do we kill them early or what?
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Posted by: George Burlbaugh
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Sun Jul 20, 2008 9:56 AM
Perhaps it would be better not to get old. It might prove to be unacceptably expensive. glb
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