The FDA recently issued its plan to permanently ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the next year. This will disproportionately impact Black people because over 85 percent smoke menthol cigarettes compared to under 30 percent of whites. All flavored cigars will be banned as well. Listen to Dr. Hall explain the issues involved in this controversial decision and why it may be a good time to quit.


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