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Re: Do you think obese/overweight people should pay more for health insurance?
Is obesity a health condition in and of itself? I know it doubles your risk of heart failure, and increases risk for other conditions markedly like diabetes, joint issues, hypertension, stroke, etc. …3 -
Re: Do you think obese/overweight people should pay more for health insurance?
True. My response was more to the poster I responded too who said we should waive extra costs based on the concept of trying to take care of ones health. The poster I responded to was talking about n…2 -
Re: Do you think obese/overweight people should pay more for health insurance?
Cqbkaju....Again you don't know if MOST are commenting one way or the other based on their weight status. It is purely an unfounded speculation on your part.2 -
Re: Do you think obese/overweight people should pay more for health insurance?
This makes sense but it's a slippery slope. What if "caring for your health" extended to not engaging in extreme sports? Free climbing, wind suit jumping, paragliding, mountaineering, bmx t…4 -
Re: Do you think obese/overweight people should pay more for health insurance?
While I think a comparison with Japan is insightful, this statement is completely unfounded and prejudiced. I am against viewing obesity as a pre-existing condition and I have never been overweight m…2
