Biology: Science for Life with Physiology (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321922212
Author: Colleen Belk, Virginia Borden Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 1CTS
Summary Introduction
To determine:
If the effects of increasing taxes and health care cost related to smoking can be successful or not.
If these limitations would be unfair.
Introduction:
Cigarette smoke contains many harmful gases such as carbon monoxide and has nicotine, which affect many neural and cardiovascular disease. It can develop a severe lung and heart disease, even chronic and life threatening.
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