The premature deaths of smokers has economic benefits, according to a controversial report commissioned by the leading US cigarette manufacturer, Philip Morris.The report found that the Czech Republic saved about USD 147 million in 1997 through the deaths of smokers who would not live to use healthcare or housing for the elderly. Compiled as a cost-benefit analysis to the Czech government, the study weighted the savings against the income tax lost and cost of caring for smokers before they died.
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