DiscoverColorado MattersNov. 21, 2024: Denver City Council considers a flavored tobacco ban; How hard is it to quit smoking?
Nov. 21, 2024: Denver City Council considers a flavored tobacco ban; How hard is it to quit smoking?

Nov. 21, 2024: Denver City Council considers a flavored tobacco ban; How hard is it to quit smoking?

Update: 2024-11-21
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Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the United States, causing about 1 in 5 of all deaths; the rate is similar in Colorado. During the Great American Smokeout -- when the American Cancer Society encourages people who smoke to make a plan to quit -- we look at a proposal in Denver’s city council that aims to address the issue, calling for an end to the sale of all flavored tobacco products in the city to protect kids and advance health equity. Then, we speak with a vape shop owner. Also, quitting smoking is hard, but there are health benefits to be found with success, and the impact of menthol cigarettes on communities of color.

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Nov. 21, 2024: Denver City Council considers a flavored tobacco ban; How hard is it to quit smoking?

Nov. 21, 2024: Denver City Council considers a flavored tobacco ban; How hard is it to quit smoking?

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