1. Smoking
Approxomitly 80% The Cost of Tobacco Use Tobacco companies are estimated to gross $75 billion per year Smoking costs estimated $80 billion per year in lost productivity Each of the 22 billion packs of cigarettes sold in the U.S in 1999 cost the nation an estimated $7.18 billion in medical cost. Tobacco Control Programs Many different types of programs to tackle specific tobacco problems Community programs to reduce tobacco use School programs Statewide programs These programs are supported by the Task Force on Community Preventive Services How Tobacco Control Saves Money Californi...
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