Question

which of the following statements about the societal costs of tobacco use is true?
a. tobacco use affects the tax rate of only those individuals who smoke.
b. the negative effects of tobacco use are only experienced by the smoker.
c. tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity.
d. increased healthcare costs are mainly absorbed by tobacco users.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Tobacco use's societal costs affect public tax rates for all, not just smokers, so this is false.
• Option B: Tobacco use harms others via secondhand smoke, increased healthcare costs for the public, etc., so this is false.
• Option C: Tobacco users often have more sick days, reduced work efficiency, and early mortality, leading to overall productivity loss for society, so this is true.
• Option D: Increased healthcare costs from tobacco use are often spread to all via insurance premiums and public healthcare funds, not mainly absorbed by users, so this is false.

Answer:

C. Tobacco users contribute to an overall loss of productivity.