Question

1. (05.04 mc)

what is an example of a government regulation that influences the reduction of disease from secondhand smoke? (1 point)
○ stores that choose to remove tobacco products from shelves
○ no smoking areas in restaurants and hotels
○ guidelines for selling tobacco products at outdoor events
○ laws against smoking in public spaces

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Stores that choose to remove tobacco products from shelves" is a voluntary action by stores, not a government regulation.
• "No smoking areas in restaurants and hotels" are often establishment - specific policies, not government regulations.
• "Guidelines for selling tobacco products at outdoor events" are more like recommendations and not regulatory in the sense of reducing second - hand smoke - related diseases.
• "Laws against smoking in public spaces" are government - enacted regulations. These laws restrict smoking in public areas, which directly reduces the exposure of people to second - hand smoke and thus helps in reducing diseases caused by second - hand smoke.

Answer:

D. Laws against smoking in public spaces (assuming the options are labeled A - D with A being "Stores that choose to remove tobacco products from shelves", B being "No smoking areas in restaurants and hotels", C being "Guidelines for selling tobacco products at outdoor events", D being "Laws against smoking in public spaces")