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Politics : Just the Facts, Ma'am: A Compendium of Liberal Fiction
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To: Oeconomicus who wrote (13866)8/22/2004 1:23:14 PM
From: Original Mad Dog  Read Replies (1) of 90947
 
One of the major factors contributing to shorter lifespans among the poor is smoking.

According to the Journal for Epidemiology and Community Health, people from lower socioeconomic groups are more likely to start smoking (especially as teens) and are less likely to quit smoking. Smoking is the single largest controllable factor for longevity (and health care costs as well). I don't think that choosing to start and then failing to quit a self-destructive habit is an issue of lack of access to preventative care.

jech.bmjjournals.com (abstract of article -- full text requires subscription)

jointogether.org (press article regarding study)
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