CDC launches new anti-smoking campaign targeting menthol cigarettes

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new anti-smoking campaign with a specific focus on menthol cigarettes. This campaign addresses the disproportionately high rates of menthol cigarette use among teenagers, low-income communities, and minority groups across the United States. The goal of the campaign is to raise awareness about the unique dangers associated with menthol-flavored tobacco products. According to the CDC, menthol masks the taste and smell of cigarettes making it easier to inhale, and it also enhances the effectiveness of nicotine on the brain, increasing the addictive potential of cigarettes.

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“CDC Anti-Smoking Campaign Takes Aim at Menthol Cigarettes.” CNN, Cable News Network, 5 Feb. 2024, www.cnn.com/2024/02/05/health/cdc-anti-smoking-campaign/index.html.