The discussion of women and smoking in Chapter 11 pointed out that
a. women who are married to men who smoke increase their own risk of lung cancer significantly.
b. in North America, women are much less likely than men to be smokers.
c. tobacco companies have not yet figured out how to target young women in their advertisements.
d. smoking increases the risk of lung cancer more for men than for women.
Question 2
Which of the following students provides the best statement about women and smoking?
a. Olivia: Although lung cancer is a problem for smokers, they are not at risk for other kinds of cancer..
b. Sarita: Smoking increases the probability of lung cancer more for women than for men..
c. Emily: Female smokers have a somewhat lower rate of osteoporosis than nonsmokers..
d. Akiko: At present, men are about 50 more likely than women to be smokers..
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