r/FluentInFinance • u/The-Lucky-Investor • 11d ago

“Medicare for All” would save the U.S $5.1 Trillion over 10 years Discussion/ Debate

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2018/11/30/easy-pay-something-costs-less-new-study-shows-medicare-all-would-save-us-51-trillion
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u/imposta424 11d ago

How much would we save if overweight adults dropped to below 20%?

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u/whorl- 11d ago

Perhaps that would be more feasible for them if they access to medical guidance, medical care/treatment, and access to a dietician.

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u/imposta424 11d ago

There are a lot of wealthy overweight people as well. This affects all classes of people.

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u/whorl- 11d ago

Yeah, and it seems like a lot of them are going on ozempic, because they have the means and ability.

That said, there are very many indicators regarding how poverty exacerbates obesity. This is long-studied and the information is readily available.

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u/Plastic-Giraffe-4021 11d ago

You’re a moron. This is why we can’t have things like Medicare for all, because some dumbass like you needs to be funny and insert yourself into a serious discussion. Fuck you.

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u/Ban_Master 11d ago

Don't need any of that to eat less.