Question

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

please select the best answer from the choices provided.
∘ a
∘ b
∘ c
∘ d

Explanation:

• Option A: Tobacco use's impact on tax rates isn't limited to users; it affects society (e.g., healthcare costs affecting public funds), so A is incorrect.
• Option B: Negative effects of tobacco (like second - hand smoke, healthcare costs) affect non - users too, so B is wrong.
• Option C: Tobacco users may have more sick days, reduced work efficiency, etc., contributing to a loss of productivity in workplaces and the economy overall. This is a valid statement about societal costs (productivity loss is a societal cost).
• Option D: Increased healthcare costs from tobacco use are often absorbed by the whole society (through public healthcare, insurance premiums for all, etc.), not mainly by tobacco users, so D is incorrect.

Answer:

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