Do we make the wrong Lifestyle Choices, or do we choose Unhealthy Environments?

An increasingly important share of health care spending is either directly or indirectly linked to the consequences of unhealthy lifestyles. Preventable diseases linked to lifestyle choices such as food overconsumption, smoking and drinking alcohol are increasing health care use. A new special issue of Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy explores some of these lifestyle choices and the strategies which may help in influencing them.