Open AccessPatterns of Longitudinal Transitions in Menthol Use Among U.S. Young Adult Smokers
Author(s) -
Jessica M. Rath,
Andrea C. Villanti,
Valerie F Williams,
Amanda Richardson,
Jennifer Pearson,
Donna Vallone
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
nicotine and tobacco research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.338
H-Index - 113
eISSN - 1469-994X
pISSN - 1462-2203
DOI - 10.1093/ntr/ntu247
Subject(s) - library science , public health , sociology , political science , gerontology , medicine , computer science , nursing
Menthol is the only characterizing flavor in cigarettes that was not banned as part of the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. This longitudinal study explores the role of menthol in smoking initiation and progression. Purpose (a) to examine young adult patterns of menthol cigarette use including switching between menthol and non-menthol and (b) to describe associations between these patterns of menthol use and cessation related intentions and behaviors. Additional data on the role of menthol in cigarettes on smoking uptake and maintenance is needed to inform proposed policy making at the local, state, and national levels.