Menthol-flavored cigarettes made up 37% of all cigarette sales in the U.S. in 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says. Menthol, a chemical naturally found in peppermint plants, makes cigarettes more addictive, and the cooling sensation it can create in the throat can also make cigarette smoke feel less harsh and easier to inhale.
According to the American Lung Association, the use of menthol cigarettes is highest among Black, brown and LGBTQ+ communities. Medical groups like the American Lung Association have long advocated for menthol cigarettes to be banned because they can make it easier to start smoking and disproportionately affect minority communities.
One VERIFY reader texted us to ask if President Joe Biden’s administration is really going to ban menthol cigarettes.
THE QUESTION
Is the FDA considering a ban on the sale of menthol cigarettes?
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