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The campaign also estimates that by 2020, 4,700 excess deaths in the African-American community will be attributable to menthol cigarettes, and that 460,000 African-Americans will have started smoking because of menthol cigarettes
In 1964, SMOKING and HEALTH: Report of the Advisory Committee to the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service reviewed the medical literature and summarized the devastating scientific case against smoking
In fact, its the processing and flavor additives that distinguish ultra-processed foods from minimally processed foods
If the government can prohibit smoking due to its health risks, it could justify similar restrictions on other lifestyle choices deemed unhealthy, such as consuming sugary drinks or engaging in extreme sports
Among adolescents aged 14-18, 19.3% report smoking, and within this group, 11.1% use e-cigarettes