The cost to taxpayers of smoking include

A. the cigarette taxes that are collected.
B. decreased Social Security benefits to those who die prematurely from a smoking related illness.
C. the increased cost of Medicaid patients who smoke.
D. decreased long-term care costs for those who die prematurely from a smoking related illness.


Answer: C

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