Author:
Seaman Elizabeth L.,Kreslake Jennifer,Trivers Katrina F.,Ali Fatma Romeh M.,Cordova Jamie,Mills Sarah,Sinha Bidisha,King Brian,Vallone Donna
Abstract
Abstract
Background
E-cigarettes are the most-commonly used tobacco product by youth since 2014. To prevent youth access and use of e-cigarettes, many U.S. states and localities have enacted policies over a relatively short period of time. The adoption of these policies has necessitated timely data collection to evaluate impacts.
Methods
To assess the impact of flavored e-cigarette policies in select states and local jurisdictions across the United States, a multi-method, complementary approach was implemented from July 2019 to present, which includes analyses of cross-sectional online surveys of young people ages 13–24 years with retail sales data.
Results
From February 2020 through February 2023, cross-sectional surveys have been conducted in three cities, one county, and eight states where policy changes have been enacted or are likely to be enacted. Data collection occurred every six months to provide near real-time data and examine trends over time. Additionally, weekly retail sales data were aggregated to showcase monthly sales trends at the national level and for the selected states.
Discussion
This rapid and efficient method of coupling online survey data with retail sales data provides a timely and effective approach for monitoring a quickly changing tobacco product landscape, particularly for states and localities where rapidly-available data is often not available. This approach can also be used to monitor other health behaviors and relevant policy impacts.
Funder
Bloomberg Philanthropies, United States, Monitoring E-Cigarette Use Among Youth grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the CDC Foundation.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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