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Tobacco use in the Black American community Background Black Americans have a higher prevalence of smoking compared with other racial and ethnic groups, and they are disproportionately affected by tobacco use in several ways

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The city currently has almost 30 tobacco retailers per square mile, Deputy Mayor Herminia Palacio said meaning there are more places to buy tobacco in the city than there are Starbucks and pizzerias combined, de Blasio said