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If we have the information about risk factors and approaches to risk reduction, why do some people continue making unhealthy choices? Please give two examples to explain.

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There are a variety of reasons that people choose unhealthy habits even though research shows the choices are not wise. People often need to glean more personal insights on emotional catalysts and the physical outcomes of choosing risky behavior.

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Research determined that habits like smoking caused lung damage and diseases like cancer and people still didn't change their smoking behavior. Companies strived to make smoking a socially acceptable practice. Many fell prey to their tactics. Later, when the government and schools offered health education to counter the tobacco company's marketing, and most knew better, they still chose to spend money on cigarettes. Even though the facts were liberally circulating in public service announcement and posted in public places, many public places disallowed ...

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