TOBACCO & MENTHOL
We fight against the marketing and sale of deadly tobacco
products to Black people.
TOBACCO USE IN BLACK COMMUNITIES
Black people who want to quit smoking are typically less successful than other ethnic groups for numerous reasons:
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Tobacco industry tactics led most Black smokers towards mentholated products, which are more difficult to quit
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There are very few cessation resources developed with Black audiences in mind
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Research is unclear about the unique ways in which nicotine addiction affects people of African decent
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Black Americans use cessation treatment and services less often
The center is actively
engaged in policy change against big tobacco.
The Center produces a number of tobacco related resources to help Black people on their quit journey and to organize against the tobacco industry. We frequently partner with community groups who share our vision.