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Key Points Question How was the menthol cigarette ban in England associated with menthol cigarette smoking among youth smokers? Findings This survey study of 7067 youth smokers found that the menthol cigarette ban in England was associated with a significant reduction in the prevalence of menthol cigarette smoking, from 12.1% to 3.0%. Menthol cigarette smoking remained stable in the 2 comparison countries, Canada (3.1%-2.3%) and the US (33.6%-36.9%), and the association was consistent across all demographic groups. Meaning These findings suggest that the proportion of youth smokers who smoke menthol (including capsule) cigarettes decreased substantially following the menthol ban in England.