587: ASTHO Urges White House to Implement Menthol Rule, Advocates Join Call for Menthol Ban

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English - January 25, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 5.96 MB - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings
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Josh Berry, ASTHO Director of Chronic Disease Risk Factors, says ASTHO is calling on the White House to implement a rule that would prohibit the sale of menthol-flavored tobacco products; Chrissie Juliano, Executive Director of the Big Cities Health Coalition, spoke about the need to ban menthol in a recent online news conference; and an ASTHO video dives into the importance of partnering pediatrics with obstetrics and gynecology to improve access to care for parents and children.

ASTHO White House Letter on Menthol

CNN News Article: With menthol cigarette ban still uncertain, American Lung Association calls for White House to act ‘swiftly’ to save lives

Big Cities Health Coalition News Release: BCHC urges Biden Administration to prioritize federal rule restricting use of menthol flavors

ASTHO Blog Article: Improving Access to Risk-Appropriate Care Through a Partnership Between Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics

ASTHO Webpage: Stay Informed