Backers of menthol cigarette ban cite health benefits for black Ohioans

<p>(PUBLIC NEWS SERVICE) - The Food and Drug Administration could soon ban the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes, a move advocates in Ohio said could have a positive impact on health, particularly in Black communities.&nbsp;</p> <p>Yvonka Hall, executive director of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, explained menthol tobacco products have a cool, smooth taste, making them more appealing and easier to use, especially among new tobacco users.&nbsp;</p> <p>She added they also have a mild anesthetic effect which suppresses coughing.&nbsp;</p> <p>"Normally when you are taking something into your lungs that should not be there, your body rejects it by coughing," Hall explained.</p> <p>You can win <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDjoN1hXBuY">a $500 Amazon gift card</a> and <a href="https://cash.app/app/ZFZWZGF">get $5 for free if you sign up for Cash App</a>.</p> <p><strong>How you can connect with us</strong></p> <p><a href="https://viewfromthepugh.club/subscribe-to-the-podcast-2/">Subscribe to the podcast</a></p> <p><a href="https://viewfromthepugh.club/support-the-show/">Ways you can support the show</a></p> <p><a href="https://viewfromthepugh.club/category/podcast/">Check out our latest podcasts</a></p> <p><a href="https://viewfromthepugh.club/connect-with-me/">Connect with Chris Pugh on social media</a></p> <p><a href="https://viewfromthepugh.club/save-money/">Ways you can save money</a></p> <p><a href="https://viewfromthepugh.club/big-contest-page/">Check out our latest contests</a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theohioan/message