Uncovering the Impact of Menthol in Tobacco Products
Explore the significance of menthol in tobacco products through a series of questions covering its ban, usage statistics, and historical context. Delve into why Big Tobacco includes menthol in cigarettes, its effects on users, and its targeted marketing strategies, especially towards specific demographics. Uncover the addiction tactics employed by Big Tobacco in the past and understand the dangers associated with menthol cigarette use.
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Would You Believe? Activity Unit 2: What s Menthol Got to Do With It?
The 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act banned all of the following flavors except? A. Menthol B. Candy C. Fruit D. Drink
Why does Big Tobacco use menthol in cigarettes? A. Cures cancer B. Makes cigarettes safer C. Soothes the throat D. Freshens breath
What was the first mentholated cigarette widely sold in America? A. Newport B. Spud D. Kool C. Salem
Why is adding menthol to cigarettes dangerous? A. Masks the harshness of cigarettes B. Menthol smokers take deeper hits C. Menthol smokers are less likely to quit D. All of the Above
In 2014, which age group of menthol cigarette users (who used in past 30 days) had the highest percent of use? A. 12-17 B. 18-25 C. 26-34 D. 35+
Which group has the highest percentage of menthol cigarette usage? A. Asian B. Black C. Hispanic D. Native American
In cities like Washington DC, there are up to how many more tobacco ads in black neighborhoods than other neighborhoods? A. 2X B. 6X C. 10X D. The same
What percentage of African American smokers who smoke use menthol cigarettes? B. 46% A. 17% C. 69% D. 85%
In the 1980s, how did Big Tobacco get African Americans addicted to their menthol cigarettes? A. Free Samples B. Sold single cigarettes C. Paid people to try them D. Internet ads
A 1982 tobacco company's report on how to "win in the young black menthol market," they said they'd need a brand A. Endorsed by a black celebrity. B. With a short, easily pronounced name." C. That was cheaper than the rest. D. All of the above
