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As part of enactment, the law banned flavors in cigarettes, such as candy, bubble gum, or chocolate, but specifically exempted menthol
And a study this February estimated that menthol cigarettes have contributed to nearly 380,000 premature deaths in the U.S
But research examining the connection between smoke-free bans and infant and child health in the US has had restricted geographical coverage and mixed results
An analysis of menthol smoking rates in Canada also showed that the ban was associated with more quit attempts and more successful quit attempts among menthol-smokers versus non-menthol smokers
One study by Yale University researchers, published in December 2024, projected the move would avert up to 526,000 premature deaths across the U.S