Academic Journal
The U.S. Federal Menthol Ban: a Critical Step Toward Health Equity for African Americans.
| Τίτλος: | The U.S. Federal Menthol Ban: a Critical Step Toward Health Equity for African Americans. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Frank K; Department of Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino, USA., Halbert CH; Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, 1845 N Soto Street, 3rd Floor, SSB 302J, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA., Beard TA; Department of Population and Public Health Sciences, University of Southern California, 1845 N Soto Street, 3rd Floor, SSB 302J, Los Angeles, CA, 90032, USA. tbeard@usc.edu. |
| Πηγή: | Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities [J Racial Ethn Health Disparities] 2026 Oct; Vol. 13 (5), pp. 3487-3493. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 May 12. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Springer International Publishing Country of Publication: Switzerland NLM ID: 101628476 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2196-8837 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 21968837 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Racial Ethn Health Disparities Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: [Cham] : Springer International Publishing |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Black or African American*/statistics & numerical data , Health Equity*/legislation & jurisprudence , Tobacco Products*/legislation & jurisprudence , Tobacco Industry*/legislation & jurisprudence , Menthol* , Health Status Disparities*, Humans ; United States ; Federal Government |
| Περίληψη: | Despite longstanding evidence of the disproportionate burden menthol cigarettes pose to Black Americans, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) proposed federal ban has faced consistent delays. Menthol is associated with an increased risk of addiction, fewer quit attempts, and disproportionate rates of smoking-related illness and death among Black Americans. While states like Massachusetts and California have taken steps to implement bans, the U.S. federal government has yet to act. These delays are a public health failure that perpetuates racial health disparities. This paper explores the historical targeting of Black communities by the tobacco industry and highlights the complex responses to the potential ban from those in Black communities. Despite mixed public opinion, the evidence is clear that a federal menthol ban, combined with equitable culturally tailored cessation resources, can save lives and address disproportionate tobacco-related health disparities. (© 2026. The Author(s).) |
| Competing Interests: | Declarations. Consent for Publication: Not applicable. Ethics Approval: Not applicable. Consent to Participate: Not applicable. Conflicts of interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to report. |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Black health; Health disparities; Menthol; Tobacco policy; Tobacco-related disease |
| Substance Nomenclature: | 1490-04-6 (Menthol) |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260512 Date Completed: 20260906 Latest Revision: 20260909 |
| Update Code: | 20260909 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC13546318 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s40615-026-03011-0 |
| PMID: | 42118440 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 2196-8837 |
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| DOI: | 10.1007/s40615-026-03011-0 |