Until the middle of the 20th century, doctors sometimes suggested that
people smoke in order to reduce stress.

More recently, scientific studies have shown that smoking causes cancer and
other diseases. What effects have these studies had on society? (APEX)

A. These studies have had no effect on people's perceptions about
smoking.

B. Doctors now encourage people to avoid smoking cigarettes

C. Smoking cigarettes has been outlawed in most states.

D. Doctors now suggest that people smoke to aid digestion.