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18 At least 18 governments own some portion of one or more tobacco companies

Three fourths of myocardial infarctions in women younger than 50 have been attributed to smoking (Dunn et al., 1999

Of those at least 15 years old, 1,545 (10.4%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 8,538 (57.3%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 4,386 (29.4%) people exclusively held high school qualifications

The massive amounts of acetate plastic that enter waterways and oceans each year is a significant hazard to water quality and marine animals

Secondhand Smoke and Throat Irritation Secondhand smoke, or passive smoking, poses serious health risks to non-smokers, especially children