[Vicky.]

Well I disagree with this entirely tbh, same as I disagree with smoker costing the NHS. They may cost more during their lifetime, however overall, no. Reasoning? They die younger so need less 24/7 care with age related illnesses. 24/7 care for years costs way more than the cost of the odd operation or whatever

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Originally Posted by Vicky.

Well I disagree with this entirely tbh, same as I disagree with smoker costing the NHS. They may cost more during their lifetime, however overall, no. Reasoning? They die younger so need less 24/7 care with age related illnesses. 24/7 care for years costs way more than the cost of the odd operation or whatever

Yes indeed Vicky.
The same as all the tax smokers pay on a packet of cigs, over a lifetime it will more than pay for any treatment they may need in later life. Plus they will take less pension etc as they will have a shorter life according to what we get told.