Question

The US government has influenced public policy on smoking for decades. How did changes in public policy affect smoking?

(1 point)

People must now be at least 19 years old to purchase cigarettes.


The dangers of smoking are well known by most people.


There is no longer any risk of illnesses from second-hand smoke.


Tobacco products are not allowed to be sold in grocery stores.

Answer 1

"The dangers of smoking are well known by most people."

Public policies (Surgeon General reports, warning labels, advertising restrictions, taxes, and public‑smoking bans) raised awareness of harms and helped reduce smoking rates.