An evaluation of the 2018 menthol tobacco sales restrictions implemented in Minneapolis
and Duluth found mixed reactions among youth ages 14-17. Many of the youth who were
interviewed obtain tobacco through peers, family members, and online. The youth observed
decreases in retail advertising of menthol cigarettes, although many felt e-cigarettes and
online advertising were more significant issues for their age group. Evaluators said the
findings show a need for increased education and more comprehensive policy approaches to
make youth access to tobacco more difficult, including addressing the use of flavored e-cigarettes,
online tobacco sales, and social sources. Read the paper.