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The smoking rate in Canada is far lower than the United States, despite having universal healthcare. I think it's more cultural than financially driven (though
by tobyjsullivan 4y ago
The smoking rate in Canada is far lower than the United States, despite having universal healthcare. I think it's more cultural than financially driven (though aggressive taxation of tobacco could be a factor if that's a thing in the US, too).
- lolinder 4y agoSources I can find suggest that Canada and the US are comparable (10% CA, 12% US). Your point is still valid that it's culture.
- gymbeaux 4y agoYou both could be right. Especially in places like NYC, cigs are very expensive.
- loeg 4y agoWell, legal cigs. There is a healthy black market in NYC.