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tobacco regulation

Tobacco regulation involves laws and policies designed to control the sale, marketing, and use of tobacco products to protect public health. These regulations may include restrictions on advertising, minimum age requirements for purchase, banning smoking in certain public places, warning labels on packaging, and taxes to reduce affordability. The goal is to decrease tobacco consumption, especially among youth, and limit health risks like cancer, lung disease, and heart problems. Overall, tobacco regulation aims to balance individual freedoms with community health by reducing the harmful impact of tobacco use.