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Addressing the Public Health Risks of Oversized SUVs Similar to Smoking Regulations

Credited from: VOX

  • Evidence indicates that **oversized vehicles** contribute to accidents, increasing risks for **pedestrians and occupants** of smaller cars.
  • Historically, secondhand smoke’s dangers galvanized public health reforms by highlighting its **negative externalities**, a concept that applies to large vehicles.
  • Despite rising awareness, **little action** has been taken by policymakers to address the hazards associated with **car bloat**, a term for the rising popularity of large SUVs.
  • A grassroots campaign similar to the **anti-smoking movement** could mobilize public support for regulating vehicle sizes and improve road safety.
  • Lessons from the fight against smoking emphasize the need for **community involvement** to push for vehicle size regulations at local and state levels.

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