A group of health professionals is among advocates calling for the FDA to quickly finalize a plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Delmonte Jefferson, Executive Director for the center for black health and equity, says 85% of African Americans who smoke, smoke menthol cigarettes. He adds, some 45,000 Black Americans die each year from tobacco-related diseases.
Members of the public can voice their opinion on the issue by visiting FDA.gov. The comment period is open until July 5th.
Public Input Sought on Proposed FDA Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
