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A resolution to endorse a ban on the sale of menthol tobacco products and all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in Michigan...
Whereas, Commercial tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in Michigan and contributes greatly to heart disease, cancer and stroke...
Whereas, The tobacco industry has a long history of targeting youth and young adults with flavored products and flavors play a key role in youth initiation and continued use of tobacco products . Data shows 80.8% of 12-17-year-olds who had ever used a tobacco product started using with a flavored product, and at least two-thirds of youth reported using these products “because they come in flavors [they] like.” Data has found that 72.3% of current tobacco users had used a flavored tobacco product in the past month...
Whereas, Banning the sale of menthol tobacco products would save lives. Studies estimate that banning menthol cigarettes in the U.S. would lead 923,000 smokers to quit, including 230,000 African Americans, and project that a ban would avert 633,000 deaths, including 237,000 deaths among African Americans...
Whereas, Many states and localities have already banned flavored tobacco products, including menthol, to protect kids and reduce health related disparities in certain communities and Michigan should lead to protect the health of Michiganders; now, therefore, be it resolved that the undersigned endorse(s) a ban on the sale of menthol tobacco products and all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, in the State of Michigan. The undersigned authorizes Tobacco Free Michigan to use the individual’s name and/or organization’s name and logo to promote this objective.