The move is aimed at reducing tobacco-related diseases, smoking among young people, and tobacco use among Black Americans, who have been heavily targeted by tobacco company advertising and are more likely to smoke menthol cigarettes than the rest of the population
Meanwhile, the Justice Department is now seeking White House approval to update its data collection process related to marijuana pardon certificates that it is issuing under the presidents expanded clemency proclamation
For each state, they combined statistics on the prevalence of current and former smokers broken down by gender and age group with statistics on the degree to which cigarettes are to blame for various kinds of cancer deaths
These characteristics are paramount, as the wrapper is said to contribute a significant percentage to the overall flavor profile of a finished cigar
Addressing disparities remains an essential part of these efforts to ensure that we dont leave anyone behind. Yolonda Richardson, CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids, celebrated the survey results in a statement Thursday