Many things contribute to the development of carpal tunnel syndrome: 1  Heredity is the most important factor-carpal tunnels are smaller in some people, and this trait can run in families. 2  Hand use over time can play a role. 3  Hormonal changes related to pregnancy can play a role.
Smoking costs the average smoker at least $1.1 million over a lifetime, according to a WalletHub state-by-state analysis of the financial cost of the habit. Alaska had the highest total cost per smoker at a little more than $2 million, followed by Connecticut at almost $2 million and New York at $1.9 million.
Let's start with the most obvious out-of-pocket cost; if a smoker is going through a pack every day, that's about $30 per week at the average price (2008) of $4.35 per pack, but the price can be much higher.f a smoker is spending a minimum of one hour a day smoking, it's easy to do the math. If you work 5 days per week, you probably work about 250 days per year, once vacation time and holidays are accounted for.