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African Americans' use of tobacco products remains high even as cigarette smoking drops to all time low New Pittsburgh Courier Tobacco companies have used advertisements, giveaways, and lower prices for menthol cigarettes in neighborhoods with more racial and ethnic minorities, including African American people. Learn more For decades, Big Tobacco has engaged in targeted marketing of menthol cigarettes to African Americans, who suffer high rates of tobacco related death and disease. Menthol makes cigarette smoke less harsh (but just Why is menthol cigarette usage more prevalent amongst Black and African American individuals? It's not just a matter of preference; it's rooted in systemic factors. Historical targeting: Big tobacco African Americans Bear the Brunt of Negative Health Outcomes of Menthol Cigarettes, Study Shows News University of Michigan School of Public Health Research Faculty Health Management and

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