Summary
The findings suggest that there is no significant difference in biomarkers of exposure between menthol and non-menthol cigarette smokers, even when considering machine-generated smoke yield. Moderately heavy smokers of both types of cigarettes show similar levels of exposure to smoke constituents. a community-based cross-sectional survey of Black and White adult smokers also indicates that menthol is not associated with higher exposure to tobacco smoke carcinogens. however, menthol smokers tend to score higher on measures of nicotine dependence, and Black smokers who prefer mentholated brands have lower quit rates than White smokers. The relationship between menthol and nicotine dependence, as well as the impact on quitting, requires further investigation.
Citation
“Preliminary Scientific Evaluation of the Possible Public health Effects of Menthol Versus Nonmenthol Cigarettes.” Food and Drug administration (FDa), n.d.
