Why hasn't the tobacco settlement of 1998 resulted in a more drastic reduction in smoking and other forms of tobacco use?
a) Most of the funds were used for purposes other than tobacco use prevention and treatment
b) The settlement included the provision that tobacco companies could market their brands in television commercials.
c) The glamorization of smoking as portrayed in films and media is influential among adolescents.
d) Global competition has caused the price of tobacco to drop; it is cheaper now than ever before.
Question 2
Darryl is concerned about the health risks of smoking, but does not want to quit. He is considering switching from his regular cigarette to a brand with less tar and nicotine and asks his doctor for an opinion.
His physician tells Darryl not to switch. Why?
a) Smokers typically cancel out the benefits of low tar and nicotine cigarettes
b) The sidestream smoke from low tar and nicotine cigarettes is far more toxic than from regular cigarettes.
c) His physician is probably going to offer Darryl counseling for quitting tobacco altogether.
d) Low tar and nicotine cigarettes were found to have doubled the amount of tar and nicotine than regular cigarettes.
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