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Poll: Smokers, obese people should pay more for health insurance
According to a Thomson Reuters-National Public Radio poll, almost one-third of Americans think overweight and obese people should pay more for their health insurance, and more than half believe smokers should pay higher premiums, When asked about factors driving up health care costs, respondents named smoking (28.5 percent), obesity (27.6 percent) and stress (25.2 percent) as the top cost drivers. About 85 percent believe individuals who practice healthy habits--such as exercise, healthy eating, and eschewing tobacco--should receive a discount on their health insurance premiums.
Source:Insure.com