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Medium 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 A U.S. federal court found that tobacco companies knew that Black and young people smoked menthol cigarettes at higher rates and adjusted their marketing strategies to reach those groups. Learn more The Health Divide: Proposed ban on menthol cigarettes pits health against politics in Black communities USC Center for Health Journalism

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