Question

Which are burdens that tobacco use places on society? Check all that apply. an increase in the number of people with cancer an increase in the rate of death per capita an increase in the costs for medical treatment a decrease in the number of people with disabilities a decrease in the risk of generating house fires

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

An increase in the number of people with cancer

Research and statistics indicate that tobacco use from smoking and chewing can lead to different types of cancer and it is one way of developing it.

An increase in the rate of death per capita

Tobacco related deaths are high due to it's links to cancer, lung and heart disease, diabetes and house fires.

An increase in the costs for medical treatment

Tobacco related illnesses need to be treated which leads to expensive medical treatment and the need for treatments to be made available.

Tobacco leads to an increase in the number of people with disabilities and an increase in the risk of generating house fires.