Prevalence, perceptions and predictors of menthol cigarettes among African smokers: findings from the ITC Kenya and Zambia Surveys

Background Research in high-income countries (HICs) has raised awareness of the harms of menthol cigarettes, providing the foundation for a growing movement in HICs to ban menthol. Menthol masks the harshness of smoke, making it easier for youth to start smoking, and encouraging health-concerned sm...

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Main Authors: Susan C Kaai, Jane Ong'ang'o, Lorraine Craig, Fastone Goma, Gang Meng, Lawrence Ikamari, Tara E Marshall, Geoffrey T Fong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-03-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/Prevalence-perceptions-and-predictors-of-menthol-cigarettes-among-African-smokers,84123,0,2.html