Which of the following policies would legislators who believe heart disease is primarily caused by individual lifestyle choices be most likely to support?

a. ?increased funding for reducing air pollution
b. ?proposals to increase the number of epidemiologists
c. ?heavy taxes on tobacco manufacturers
d. ?tax deductions for persons at risk of heart disease who join gyms
e. ?increased funding for research on heart disease


Answer: b. ?proposals to increase the number of epidemiologists

Sociology

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Sociology