The lawsuit added: "FDA's delay, inaction, and failure 'to move quickly' has been devastating, leading to millions of people initiating smoking cigarettes, and thousands of premature deaths." Woodcock said on Thursday: "With these actions, the FDA will help significantly reduce youth initiation, increase the chances of smoking cessation among current smokers, and address health disparities experienced by communities of color, low-income populations, and LGBTQ+ individuals, all of whom are far more likely to use these tobacco products." Xavier Becerra, the health and human services secretary, said in a statement on Thursday: "This science-based decision reflects the Biden Administration's commitment to improve the health of all Americans and to tackle health disparities in our most marginalized communities." Impact of menthol cigarettes The FDA said on Thursday: "Menthol masks unpleasant flavors and harshness of tobacco products, making them easier to start using
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They also found other respiratory symptoms, including throat and nasal symptoms associated with peak exposure but not integrated dose
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