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Bookmark or Share- Menthol cigarettes: The FDA's proposed ban and why they’re more harmfulWhat is menthol, and why do manufacturers add it to cigarettes? Menthol is a flavor additive with a minty taste and smell. In addition to tasting good, it has a cooling and painkilling effect. Cigarette manufacturers add it to cigarette filters to cover up the unpleasant taste of tobacco and make cigarettes more appealing.
- Menthol - WikipediaMenthol is an organic compound, specifically a monoterpenoid, that occurs naturally in the oils of several plants in the mint family, such as corn mint and peppermint. It is a white or clear waxy crystalline substance that is solid at room temperature and melts slightly above.
- Why is ban sought for menthol cigarettes? What Arizonans need to knowMenthol is used in tobacco products because its taste and sensory effects make the smoke easier to inhale. Menthol also can enhance the effects of nicotine on the brain, making cigarettes...
- Menthol Tobacco Products Are a Public Health ProblemAt a glance. Menthol cigarettes—including how and to whom they are marketed and sold—are a significant risk to public health and efforts to advance health equity. They increase smoking initiation and dependence, make it harder for people to quit, and contribute to health disparities.
- FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars - AZFamilyWASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday released its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, citing the toll on Black smokers and young people.
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