Together, the presence of these signatures in nonmalignant, chronically exposed cells supports the idea that long-term cigarette exposure acts both as a genotoxic insult and as a selective pressure favoring cells capable of enduring genomic stress 20,26,27
There are many excellent resources available, including: The Center for Black Health & Equity Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Menthol and Cigarettes NAACP President Derrick Johnson on FDAs Move to Ban Menthol Free tobacco and nicotine treatment provider training and CEUs: The CDC continues to provide guidance on best practices to help someone achieve a quit and as a program, we continue to look to find collaborative ways to best reach priority populations with messaging and resources
[1] According to a 2018 report, given their potential harmful health effects, and the possibility that these products serve as a gateway to the use of more harmful products, it is important for national authorities and scientists to closely monitor product development of new tobacco and tobacco-related products
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