VTSF August 2008 Fact for Life

VTSF FACT FOR LIFE #20

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Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health recently reported that tobacco manufacturers developed and marketed cigarettes with lower levels of menthol and a milder perceived menthol sensation in order to appeal to younger smokers.

Source: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

"VTSF Facts for Life," a monthly e-mail providing statistics on the toll of tobacco to Virginians and the Commonwealth of Virginia, is presented by the Virginia Tobacco Settlement Foundation.

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