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Governments (around the world) are reluctant to eliminate smoking addiction (while apparently quite keen on other drugs). Is it because of the (tax) income from "legal" ciagarette sale greater than public health care and social/family costs?

How many people die from smoking?

How many people need medical care in hospitals and clinics?

How much society (really) gain from cigarette industry?