Answer to Question 1
Answer: Tobacco production benefits economies in tobacco-growing states, and cigarette taxes benefit local, state, and federal governments. However, the diseases associated with tobacco use are so numerous and so severe that they impose a staggering financial burdenbetween 289 and 333 billionin costs of medical treatment and lost productivity. These costs far exceed the revenues from taxes on tobacco products.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: (Any three of the following)
Nervous system: Even moderate drinking can cause shrinkage in brain size and weight and loss of intellectual ability.
Cardiovascular system: Light consumption may reduce coronary artery disease by increasing HDL lipoproteins. However, alcohol use contributes to high blood pressure, increased heart rate, and higher calorie intake, which are all risks for cardiovascular disease.
Liver disease: Cirrhosis or inflammation of the liver can be fatal.
Cancer: Alcohol use is linked to cancers of the esophagus, stomach, mouth, tongue, liver, and possibly breast. Alcohol can be considered carcinogenic.
Other: inflammation of pancreas; inhibits enzyme production and affects nutrient metabolism; blocks absorption of calcium, thereby affecting bone development; decreased immunity.
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