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This toxic chemical is known for its damaging effects on the brain and nervous system, especially in children

The only hope I see is the economics: When the mounting health-care costs from sick and dying smokers finally gets to a point where lawmakers have no choice but to raise the cigarette taxes.

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It would greatly change the tobacco retail landscape if other pharmacies and companies stopped selling tobacco and demonstrated their commitment to Americans health. After controlling for demographic variables and smoke-free laws, changes in the number and concentration of tobacco retailers was the most significant factor in the rate of decline of smoking during pregnancy, the researchers found