The healthcare system and health insurance has to deal with many people who are sick because of smoking, drinking and bad eating habits. Public health education programs should be created (funded by increased tax on tobacco, booze and fast foods) to show people how to make healthy lifestyle choices. This is only one "long term" solution, but if it can keep more people healthy, instead of becoming heart/liver/kidney patients, it will help the system provide for those who are sick through no fault of their own. Why don't we promote "resposibilty"?
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