who has more cost of care the smoker or non-smoker?

Answer 1

I don't think it's fair to just say "smoker vs. non-smoker". There are smokers that remain healthy and people such as myself, who have never even thought of taking a puff, that end up with cancer (Hodgkin's Disease) My health care costs are running near half a million dollars and I have another bone marrow transplant in front of me (another quarter a million easily)

I grew up around smokers though...

Answer 2

according to the insurance companies the smoker is at greater risk and rates are higher due to the fact that they may require more care. But the non smoker will end up paying for the ones who cant afford healthcare premiums. So that is a tricky one.

Answer 3

That's too vague of a question. The smoker spends more money on cigarettes. They and those around them suffer from the smell of smoke on their clothes and in their hair. Smokers also are prone to yellowing teeth and stained fingers and nails. Smokers are more likely to get colds, coughs, bronchitis, and lung diseases.

But health wise, not all smokers will get cancer. Sometimes, their loved-ones who do not smoke get cancer from the second-hand smoke.

Also, a non-smoker may suffer from non smoking related illnesses.

Answer 4

are you serious?

smoking is expensive in just about every way you could imagine; the only mitigating factor is the early death of smokers, but even then those last few years are a monstrosity

Answer 5

It all depends on what disease the person has and not whether he smokes or not.