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Bread Taxes Rise as Lung Cancer Deaths Hit Men
A New York report notes rising male lung cancer deaths while female longevity grows. It cites early signs such as persistent cough and chest pain, and links smoking and delayed doctor visits to higher male cancer mortality. The piece also highlights a Tax Foundation study finding 151 taxes touch a single loaf of bread sold by an Indianapolis grocer, illustrating the broad tax burden on food.
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