Action News Jax is getting real about tobacco companies targeting black communities, especially children.
According to a new report, the tobacco industry is using the same strategies it used to hook generations of Black Americans on menthol cigarettes to target black youth.
Officials say menthol cigarettes are more addictive and harder to quit than regular cigarettes.
Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death for Black Americans.
To learn more for the campaign for tobacco-free kids or to read the full report, click here.
Watch the above video for more information.
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