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Menthol and Race: Establishing Equity by Eliminating Flavored Tobacco

  • 12/16/2020
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Online


The American Heart Association is hosting a virtual discussion on December 16th from 12-1:30 pm about Menthol and Race in Vermont led by Phillip Gardiner, DrPH, co-chair of the national African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, and Delmonte Jefferson, Director of the Center for Black Health and Equity.

Speakers will also include Senator Ginny Lyons and House Speaker-Elect Jill Krowinski, as well as Balkisa Omar, Youth Group Leader and Burlington High School Above the Influence Program alumni.

We will explore the aggressive marketing practices of the tobacco industry that have led to 85% of African-American adult smokers and 7 out of 10 African American youth smokers smoking menthol cigarettes.  You will learn about efforts to advance policy for the elimination of flavors from all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol combustibles. 

This webinar will be an informative discussion. Sign Up Today!: https://act.yourethecure.org/MWwrVai


About the association

VtPHA is a membership organization which facilitates collaboration among people who care about public health and are interested in protecting and promoting the health of Vermont residents.

VtPHA is an Affiliate of the American Public Health Association (APHA). APHA is the national voice of public health and champions the health of all people and all communities. They are the only organization that combines a 140-plus year perspective, the ability to influence federal policy to improve the public’s health and a member community from all public health disciplines and over 40 countries. Learn more at www.apha.org.

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Vermont Public Health Association
P.O. Box 732
Burlington, VT 05402-0732

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