Question

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a 2012 report from the u.s. surgeon general stated: “another common practice is strategically locating tobacco - related marketing materials where young children will be exposed to them. tobacco industry executives acknowledge that products and advertising should be placed at eye level (pollay 2007), but in california, 48% of stores had at least one cigarette marketing item at or below 3 feet from the floor (feighery et al. 2001).” it was also noted that 25% of cigarette displays were next to candy. in addition, a national study found that about one - third of the stores had tobacco ads at low heights. after california banned counter displays, some stores place cigarettes in a see - through display so product brands could still be seen.
what is the main reason that states like california ban counter displays of tobacco products? (3 points)
to ensure children dont accidentally purchase cigarettes thinking they are candy
to punish cigarette companies by hiding their products from the public
to decrease opportunities for the shoplifting of these high - revenue items
to discourage underage tobacco use by limiting the advertisement and product placement

Explanation:

The question is about the reason for states like California banning tobacco counter displays. The option "To discourage underage tobacco use by limiting the advertisement and product placement" aligns with the context of reducing youth exposure to tobacco marketing (as mentioned in the text about products being placed where children are exposed). Other options: ensuring children don't accidentally buy (the ban is more about discouraging use via marketing, not just accidental purchase), punishing companies (no indication of punishment), or decreasing shoplifting (not related to the context of tobacco and youth exposure).

Answer:

To discourage underage tobacco use by limiting the advertisement and product placement (the option with this text, as per the provided choices where this is the last option's description).