The use of and beliefs about menthol cigarettes among Brazilian smokers: findings from Wave 3 (2016-17) of the ITC Brazil Survey

Background Menthol and other flavorings are appealing to young people. They mask the adverse effects of cigarette smoke, such as throat irritation, and are marketed as less harmful to appeal to health-concerned smokers. In March 2012, Brazil banned all flavors in tobacco products, including menthol...

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Main Authors: Lorraine Craig, Valeska Figueiredo, Cristina Perez, Geoffrey T. Fong, Mi Yan, Susan Kaai, Anne C.K. Quah, James F. Thrasher
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/The-use-of-and-beliefs-about-menthol-cigarettes-among-Brazilian-smokers-findings,84513,0,2.html