volfan2024
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Topic.Exporting tobacco products to less developed countries.Since cigarette sales are declining in the United States because of health problems and being socially unaccptable,tobacco companies have increased efoorts selling cigarettes in less-developed countries.In the late 1990's, US cigarette exports exceeded $200 billion.Tripling almost the $73.6 billion amount in 1982.The ethical issue being should tobacco marketers knowingly sell in other countries a product that is considered harmful in their home country.Many consumers in underdeveloped countries view tobacco as good physically and economically.They argue tobacco industry provides jobs and stiulates the economy.Many also cite low longevity rates as a reason to discount health hazards of tobacco.