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11 December at 02.29 PM
Biden administration delays ban on menthol cigarettes until 2024
- The Biden administration has decided to delay the ban on menthol cigarettes until the year 2024.Originally, the ban was planned to take effect earlier, but this delay provides additional time for regulatory considerations.
- Originally, the ban was planned to take effect earlier, but this delay provides additional time for regulatory considerations.
- Advocates argue that menthol cigarettes have a disproportionate impact on Black communities, and this delay may offer an opportunity to address related health disparities.
- The decision to postpone the ban has sparked debate among health experts and policymakers.
- The article highlights the complex issues surrounding menthol cigarettes and their potential health consequences, especially for marginalized populations.