Tobacco Nations smokers are also more likely to report frequent mental distress (26.9%) than the average Tobacco Nation resident (16.1%)
There is no research available on the marketing of menthol cigarettes in the Philippines specifically, but research on the US menthol market exists that may provide important insights
With their flat and rectangular profile, rounded edges and a gently burnished finish, they look less like an e-cigarette and more like a USB drive (and can, in fact, be charged in the USB port of a computer.) They are also small enough to fit in the palm of the hand, which makes them very easy to carry around and keep out of sight
The vinegar scent fades as it dries, helping neutralize lingering smoke odors
"There may be some rules with the FDA, but these companies are not necessarily following them." Marousek noted that in 2010, the Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to five electronic cigarette distributors for unsubstantiated claims and poor manufacturing practices
