Menthol is a flavouring agent commonly used in cigarettes and other
tobacco products. Menthol cigarettes are used more frequently by younger
smokers, women and ethnic minorities, and their use facilitates both
initiation and continued smoking, leading to addiction. These issues
have raised global concern.
To address this public health issue, the WHO Study
Group on Tobacco Product Regulation (TobReg) has prepared this advisory
note on menthol, which synthesizes recent studies on the prevalence and
health effects of menthol in tobacco products. It provides
evidence-based conclusions and recommendations for policy-makers and
regulators, including a ban on menthol (and its analogues, derivatives
and precursors) in cigarettes.
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