Find out why Menthol Cigarettes are a public health threat, especially for African Americans.
African American smokers are at greater risk because of the demonstrated harmful cigarette smoking effects among groups particularly vulnerable to using menthol cigarettes.
Tobacco industry documents also reveal aggressive menthol tobacco product marketing and higher rates of discounts and promotions on menthol cigarette brands in African American neighborhoods are chief causes for concern.
Dr. Alicia K. Matthews will share:
. Why Nearly 9 of every 10 African American smokers (88.5%) aged 12 years and older prefer menthol cigarettes.
. The reason that Menthol in cigarettes are thought to make harmful chemicals more easily absorbed in the body.
. What causes menthol cigarettes to be more addictive than non-menthol cigarettes and how to combat the smoking addiction.
Register by phoning the Readers Services desk at (847 ) 448 - 8620
AGE GROUP: | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness |
TAGS: | Smoking | Menthol cigarettes | Health | African Americans |
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