Table 3 Nature of arguments in Tobacco 21 articles (2004–2016)
Types of arguments | # Articles/Percentage |
|---|---|
Proponents | |
Reduces youth smoking rate | 78 (80%) |
Reduces deaths | 50 (51%) |
Reduces adult smoking rate | 42 (43%) |
Reduces healthcare costs | 34 (35%) |
Changes tax revenue | 16 (16%) |
Public support | 7 (7%) |
Opponents | |
Individual decision making paramount | 37 (38%) |
Attested link between age of military service and MLA | 32 (33%) |
Negative financial impact | 15 (15%) |
Individuals will circumvent the law | 15 (15%) |