Provide an example of a federal government regulation that influences disease prevention by deterring tobacco use.

The United States government has a plan in place to reduce tobacco use to the point that it is no longer a public health problem. The first objective is aimed at tobacco use prevalence. Based on the meaning of the word "prevalence," which of the following could be the first objective of this plan? Adopt policies that increase access, affordability, and use of smoking cessation services Establish policies that reduce exposure of children and adults to secondhand smoke Implement policies that reduce tobacco use and initiation among youth and adults Launch policies that increase the cost of tobacco and restrict tobacco advertising

The answer would be d. most contraceptives are effective when used properly