Some people prefer smoking cigarettes containing menthol. There are also concerns about people who use flavored vaping products.
Menthol in cigarettes:
(1) may cause some people to start smoking and to become nicotine dependent
(2) may make it more difficult for a person to stop smoking since the person finds it pleasurable
(3) may have a greater negative impact in certain vulnerable populations
Banning menthol in a region with larger percentage of people smoke menthols can be effective in significantly reducing overall tobacco consumption.
Short-term toxicity studies indicate that the menthol does not cause acute toxicity but the long-term effects remain uncertain.
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Specialty: Toxicology, Emergency Medicine
