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    Question

    The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a new

    initiative to reduce global smoking rates by 30% by 2030. This ambitious goal aims to decrease smoking-related health issues, reduce tobacco consumption, and improve public health. The initiative includes measures such as increased taxes on tobacco products, public awareness campaigns, and improved access to smoking cessation programs. Which of the following, if true, would weaken the argument that the WHO can achieve its goal of reducing global smoking rates by 30% by 2030, EXCEPT:
    A Tobacco companies have increased their advertising in low-income countries where smoking rates are on the rise. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Many countries have not yet implemented strong anti-smoking measures, and government support for such initiatives is weak. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Smoking is culturally ingrained in certain countries, and public awareness campaigns have had limited impact. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Smoking cessation programs are often underfunded and have not reached the majority of smokers globally. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Studies show that smoking rates have already decreased by 25% in several countries that implemented aggressive anti-smoking policies. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The statement in (E) shows that smoking rates have already decreased significantly in several countries with aggressive anti-smoking policies, which supports the WHO's initiative of reducing global smoking rates by 30% by 2030. Options (A), (B), (C), and (D) weaken the argument because they highlight obstacles that could prevent the achievement of the WHO’s goal: increased advertising by tobacco companies (A), lack of government support (B), cultural challenges (C), and insufficient funding for cessation programs (D). Therefore, (E) is the only option that does not weaken the argument, making it the correct answer.

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