Smoking, Not Allowed!

Smoking is the number ONE cause of preventable deaths in the
developed world. It is estimated that 1 out of every 6 deaths are
due to smoking. Smokers have more acute and chronic illnesses, more bed
disability days and miss more work and school days than non-smokers. They
account for a substanitally greater use of inpatient and outpatient hospital services and take far less advantage of preventative care services. Coronary artery disease, cerebrovascular disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm and peripheral vascular diseases are all caused by smoking. In men under 65, smoking accounts for about HALF of all coronary artery disease deaths. In women, there is even a greater risk of coronary artery disease when oral contraceptives and smoking are combined. The fact is, SMOKING IS BOTH ADDICTIVE AND DEADLY, and the average smoker spends about $2,000 more per year on medical expenses than non-smokers. So, if you elect to smoke, you shouldn’t expect your neighbor to pay your medical bills with higher premiums to cover your costs. It’s that simple. It’s not easy to quit smoking, but given the right incentives with the StayFit Plan, you now have a better than ever reason to quit. It pays to quit smoking!