A new study highlights the potential impact of a ban on menthol cigarettes, with research indicating effectiveness in aiding smoking cessation. President Biden's proposal faces criticism from civil rights leaders but garners strong support from Americans and Black physicians for public health reasons. The ban is advocated to prevent smoking-related deaths, particularly among Black Americans who face a disproportionate risk.
Biden’s ban on menthol cigarettes could cost him support in black community https://t.co/hSvp2xhqDD https://t.co/hSvp2xhqDD
Black Americans represent 12% of the population but 50% of premature deaths from menthol cigarettes. As chair of the @TheBlackCaucus Health Braintrust, I’m urging @POTUS to proceed with the FDA's proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. #ProhibitMenthol
Powerful piece by two former Surgeon Generals. As Black physicians & public health experts, they explain why the White House must follow science & ban the sale of menthol cigarettes to save 238,000 Black lives from smoking-related death. https://t.co/Ja39PSM772
New poll shows that Americans, including Black Americans, strongly support the @FDATobacco rule prohibiting Big Tobacco from manufacturing menthol cigarettes. It’s time for the White House to finalize this public health rule to prevent cancer & save lives. https://t.co/aqzdFokrCX
Civil rights leader slams Biden's proposed menthol ban, exclusion from talks: 'I feel slighted' https://t.co/1RDrHvcOgv
Menthol cigarette bans are effective at getting people to quit smoking, new research finds. https://t.co/0XmsrmBaH7
Biden’s ban on menthol cigarettes could cost him support in black community https://t.co/hSvp2xhqDD https://t.co/hSvp2xhqDD
A new study shows the potential power of a ban on menthol cigarettes https://t.co/ueAyCHK4Ea