Comments on: Paying Smokers To Quit Pays Off

By: Sherer

Sherer — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:50:45 +0000

As a smoker who quit for 20 yrs and then started back again 6 yrs ago (see idiot in dictionary) would wonder about the financial situations of the people in the study. I just don’t seem to have the strength of character to quite this time. I do think, however, that a large sum of money (very large) would do the trick.

By: LEIGH

LEIGH — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:02:21 +0000

MONEY if you QUIT!! call *** for info *** great idea!!

By: LEIGH

LEIGH — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:59:01 +0000

hey folks, as a smoker & medical professional — i agree totally with the person above (sick of W.) the goal of all responsible health care systems is prevention — not treatment. it would be both responsible and right to offer $ money incentives get smokers to quit!! however, i know as most of you — the healthcare system makes TONS from smoking related illnesses. i would LOVE to beleive they would promote prevention/quitting more than making money. i think money for quitting smoking is a great idea!! pass it on!!!

By: art

art — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:25:15 +0000

Since smokers come from all walks of life and are both rich and poor; smoking somehow feeds into a great emotional need. Money for some may work, but they can just save money spent on cigarrettes instead. Since many people do not do that. The emotional variable in order to quit must be greater than the perceived need to smoke.
Taxing cigarrettes and using that money for preventive health care and education at elementary school levels is needed. Also, instead of money, give those that quit smoking free medical care and regular testing for smoking.

By: Sick of WHINERS

Sick of WHINERS — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 09:45:28 +0000

Hey gf – YOU are part of the problem. As opposed to increasing the costs of cigarettes, would it not make *more* sense to force the “health care system” to shell out a few more dollars for preventative care instead of treating the disease? For your information, not *everyone* who smokes dies from some form of cancer. In addition to this – there is absolutely NO proof that “second hand smoke” causes health problems. <— Don’t believe me? Do some research on the subject. And please, try using a few brain cells before posting again.

By: gf

gf — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:20:48 +0000

IF THEIR HEALTH IS NOT INCENTIVE ENOUGH THEN FEW HUNDRED $$ [ FROM WHO? ] WILL NOT BE A LASTING SOLUTION – BETTER WOULD BE A BIG INCREASE IN CIG COSTS – WHICH WOULD ALSO REIMBURSE THE HEALTH SYSTEM FOR THEIR COSTLY LACK OF SENSE.

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Anonymous — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 09:59:10 +0000

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