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Jump to full article: Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger, 2009-06-20
Intro: A pack of cigarettes now is hitting over $4.50, the FDA will nag smokers more and smokers will be standing outside in the heat and cold to light up. Some smokers just might conclude that it's just not worth it. Hopefully, they will.
About a quarter of Mississippians smoke. The health care effects are not only costly personally, but to all Mississippians who pay for the care of smoking-related diseases. The goal of tobacco tax increases not only is revenue but to encourage people to quit and prevent youths from starting.
The cost of smoking is just too high, in dollars and in health.
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