I think it's dangerous for us to educate or develop policy without having a scientific understanding or, frankly, in not asking scientists the subject matter experts - to be at the table for those conversations
If we use these economic tools to reduce consumption among the poor, it turns out the poor may be benefited more than others because they are going to save money on medical costs, theyre going to save money on unhealthy products and theyre going to consume less and be healthier. In countries like Canada, where most health care is paid for by the state, taxpayers end up paying for the medical costs caused by diseases related to tobacco, alcohol and junk food, she said
Smoking, he confessed, was entirely to blame
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