New Study: African-American Women Struggle Most to Quit Smoking Menthols

New study suggests menthol flavoring in cigarettes make it harder for African-American women to kick the habit. The study published online by the journal Addiction states the addition of menthol flavoring may strengthen the struggle for black women. The study was completed by investigators from the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) using a series of analysis during a large “quit-smoking” clinical trial. During the trial UW-CTRI found that variables such as peer smoking, education and type of medication did not change their findings.

Steven Smith, UW-CTRI Researcher, said although the study’s findings suggest menthol makes it more difficult for African-American women; further research is needed to understand the results. According to Dr. Michael Fiore, UW-CTRI Director, menthol flavoring reduces the harsh taste of cigarettes for some people. Research has long shown that menthol … click HERE to continue reading