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Wisconsin smoking rates worst in disparity between Black, white adults

The adult smoking rate for Blacks living in Wisconsin is 30%, or nearly three times more of white people in the state at 12%.

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No Menthol Sunday campaign kicks off in Wisconsin as Federal government mulls action on tobacco

Posted by Guest | May 9, 2021 | Curated Faith leaders, elected officials, youths, and others joined local and national health advocates to kick off No Menthol Sunday activities in Wisconsin in grand fashion recently. “The FDA has made flavored vapor products illegal, but they have made an exception for menthol, and this contributes to issues of health equity that we experience across the state,” said Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes during his opening speech. No Menthol Sunday, which is being celebrated on May 16, is an annual day of observance led by The Center for Black Health and Equity and supported locally by the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network. That day faith leaders and others conduct activities aimed at raising awareness about the impact of tobacco, especially menthol tobacco, on Black health. It is an issue that has garnered headlines recently, with reports suggesting that the Biden Administration is considering taking action on menthol and nicotine, an

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Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin

Founding Member of national African American Tobacco Leadership Council to Kick-off No Menthol Sunday efforts in Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI – On Friday, April 16, 2021 (11-12:15) Carol McGruder, a national leader in tobacco-prevention efforts and co-chair of an organization that filed a complaint against the FDA for not taking action to ban menthol, is bringing her message to Wisconsin. McGruder will join Lt. Gov. Karen Timberlake and other dignitaries to kick off No Menthol Sunday activities in the region. No Menthol Sunday, which takes place on May 16, 2021, is an annual event where the faith community and their allies help spread awareness of the impact of tobacco on Black health, provide support to those trying to quit, and raise awareness on issues related to menthol. No Menthol Sunday is a national day of observance led by the The Center for Black Health and Equity and supported locally by the Wisconsin African American Tobacco Prevention Network. The kickoff event wil

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