A lot of research suggests that this marketing has something to do with the uptake of menthol [cigarettes], specifically in this group of individuals, Cohn says
Its clear that regulation is an important part of helping to shift attitudes and tackle smoking rates, and we now need to see further bold action, including a polluter pays levy on the tobacco industry, to make this ambition a reality. Deborah Arnott, Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), said: The evidence from the ITC survey is clear, packaging changes have been successful in making cigarette packs less attractive and health warnings more visible to smokers
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We all know advertisers bend the truth to a degree
Menthol flavored cigarette brands sponsored local events in the black community, and subsidized major black organizations including the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) in addition to many churches and schools