Fifty years ago, on average, few people in North America understood the dangers of cigarette smoking or excessive sun exposure.

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This statement is true. Fifty years ago, the harmful effects of cigarette smoking and excessive sun exposure were not well understood by the general public in North America. It wasn't until the 1964 Surgeon General's report on smoking and health that the dangers of smoking became widely known, and awareness about the risks of excessive sun exposure has also increased over time.

Fifty Years Ago, on Average, Few People in North America