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Hundreds of studies have linked smoking with cardiovascular and lung disease. According
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Hundreds of studies have linked smoking with cardiovascular and lung disease. According to most health authorities, smoking is the leading cause of preventable, premature death in the United States. What are some arguments in favor of a total ban on cigarette advertising? What are arguments in opposition? Do you favor or oppose such a ban? Explain.
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Hundreds of studies have linked smoking with cardiovascular and lung disease. According to most health authorities, smoking is the leading cause of preventable, premature death in the United States. What are some arguments in favor of a total ban on cigarette advertising? What are arguments in opposition? Do you favor or oppose such a ban? Explain.
ANSWER:Arguments in Favor of a Total Ban on Cigarette Advertising:
• Cigarette advertising encourages youth and young adults to smoke. It can also lead to addiction and be used as a tool to re-engage past smokers who are trying to quit.
• Banning cigarette advertising is an effective way to reduce the number of smokers, especially in young and vulnerable populations, as they are the most affected by this sort of marketing.