Thats because, the CDC says, the tobacco industry has aggressively marketed menthol products to young people and African Americans, especially in urban communities. Further, Black people die from diseases related to tobacco use at a higher rate than whites even though Blacks smoke fewer cigarettes and start smoking at an older age than white people do, according to the CDC
Among the group who used to vape but no longer do, 44% used to smoke but have also given that up, 29% currently smoke and 28% have never smoked
The longer the devices were used, the greater the concentration of the elements in the aerosols became
Replacing these with the feeling and physicality of smoking, with healthier types of tobacco, can help smokers to cut down or enjoy a healthier habit
The findings are striking given that few tobacco control groups and tobacco-critical legislators are publicly pushing for a total ban on tobacco