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By the 1940s, the Journal was running tobacco company ads touting smooth flavors and doctor-recommended brands to its readers.
Such savings can be reallocated to other projects that may improve social welfare and economic development and hence benefit non-smokers
Nicotine acts as a vasoconstrictor, meaning it shrinks blood vessels and decreases healthy circulation, which is essential for healing tissues to survive
infection A disease that can spread from one organism to another
Nicotine releases feel-good chemicals, and many smokers think it makes them more alert, reduces stress and regulates mood