Impact of the California state flavoured tobacco sales restriction on e-cigarette use behaviours among youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In December 2022, California prohibited the sale of most flavoured tobacco products; however, limited data are available assessing the impact on adolescent tobacco use behaviours.

Methods

We compared data from youth in 11th grade prior to (fall 2022; n=1212; 'prelaw') and after implementation of the law (fall 2023; n=1026; 'postlaw') at four schools in Southern California (panel study). We assessed past 30-day e-cigarette use, e-cigarette flavours used, perceived difficulty in getting preferred flavours and (among new initiators), flavour at first use, and support for, anticipated impact, and perceived actual impact of the law. We also assessed change in e-cigarette use behaviours prelaw, prelaw to postlaw and postlaw in the same individuals (cohort study).

Res

SUBMITTER: Barrington-Trimis JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12904308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature