In an effort to protect their future, youth activists call f

In an effort to protect their future, youth activists call for a ban in menthol cigarettes
HNN Staff
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Youth activists gathered at the state capitol to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco.
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii youth activists gathered at the state capitol Sunday for a “March Against Menthol.”
Youth waved signs in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of menthol cigarette use among younger generations.
Protestors called for lawmakers to include the banning of menthol flavored cigarettes as part of the Hawaii Senate Bill 1147.
The bill aims to ban flavored tobacco products in the state, but it does not consider menthol as a flavor that should be banned.

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