Compared to those of normal weight, the 34 percent of Americans who are considered obese incur $1,429 per year in additional medical costs, and the average hospital bill for a heart attack is $54,400.

What Is the Difference Between Life and Health Insurance? 
Health insurance pays for your medical treatment, drugs, and preventative check-ups for you and others covered under your plan.

Life insurance provides a cash sum to your loved ones if you die during the length of the Life insurance policy.