The problem with the epidemic was/is that you can’t easily decide whether you want to take the risk of getting ill or not. And trans-fats are often used in pla

The problem with the epidemic was/is that you can’t easily decide whether you want to take the risk of getting ill or not. And trans-fats are often used in places where you may not be aware of them. Smoking is a clear choice, and you are aware that you are smoking and increasing your likely hood of getting ill from it. So I don’t think the three things are exactly the same or should be treated identically.