2024
Tobacco 21 Laws and Youth Tobacco Use: The Role of Policy Attributes.
Friedman A, Pesko M. Tobacco 21 Laws and Youth Tobacco Use: The Role of Policy Attributes. American Journal Of Public Health 2024, 114: 90-97. PMID: 38091563, PMCID: PMC10726938, DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2023.307447.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic nicotine delivery systems useElectronic nicotine delivery systemsT21 lawsBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System dataPopulation Assessment of TobaccoSurveillance System dataNicotine delivery systemsTobacco useEffect modificationPercentage of state residentsCigar useLocal tobaccoFixed effects analysisPopulation AssessmentState residentsCigaretteTobaccoCigarsSystem dataState policymakersDatabase dataNoncompliance penaltiesYouthPolicy attributesUse
2023
Brand Differences in Underage Tobacco Use as Evidence for Targeted Sanctions—Reviving the Lookback
Friedman A, Liber A. Brand Differences in Underage Tobacco Use as Evidence for Targeted Sanctions—Reviving the Lookback. JAMA Health Forum 2023, 4: e233463. PMID: 37801308, PMCID: PMC10559178, DOI: 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2023.3463.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Clarification and Correction of Survey Wave Collection Dates in an Analysis of Youth Smoking and a Ban on Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products in San Francisco, California
Friedman AS. Clarification and Correction of Survey Wave Collection Dates in an Analysis of Youth Smoking and a Ban on Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products in San Francisco, California. JAMA Pediatrics 2022, 176: 947-947. PMID: 35849391, DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2022.2388.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYoung adult responses to taxes on cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems
Friedman AS, Pesko MF. Young adult responses to taxes on cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems. Addiction 2022, 117: 3121-3128. PMID: 35852452, PMCID: PMC9796020, DOI: 10.1111/add.16002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElectronic nicotine delivery systemsNicotine delivery systemsDaily vapingYoung adulthoodRegular tobacco useMultivariable linear regressionTobacco Use SupplementOverall health implicationsCigarette smokingDaily smokingRegular smokingObservational studyTobacco useRecent smokingSmokingCigarette tax increaseENDS useYoung adults' responsesDelivery systemHealth costsVapingHealth implicationsRecent evidenceCigarette taxesSignificant reduction
2021
Further Considerations on the Association Between Flavored Tobacco Legislation and High School Student Smoking Rates—Reply
Friedman AS. Further Considerations on the Association Between Flavored Tobacco Legislation and High School Student Smoking Rates—Reply. JAMA Pediatrics 2021, 175: 1291-1292. PMID: 34515748, DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.3293.Commentaries, Editorials and LettersConceptsTobacco legislationUS Smoking Trends Among Young Adults with Serious Psychological Distress: 1997–2018
Friedman AS, Tam J, Busch SH. US Smoking Trends Among Young Adults with Serious Psychological Distress: 1997–2018. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2021, 37: 2110-2112. PMID: 34378116, PMCID: PMC9198120, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07013-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA Difference-in-Differences Analysis of Youth Smoking and a Ban on Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products in San Francisco, California
Friedman AS. A Difference-in-Differences Analysis of Youth Smoking and a Ban on Sales of Flavored Tobacco Products in San Francisco, California. JAMA Pediatrics 2021, 175: 863-865. PMID: 34028507, PMCID: PMC8145156, DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2021.0922.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2020
E-Cigarettes: Matching Risks With Regulations
Friedman AS, Tam J. E-Cigarettes: Matching Risks With Regulations. American Journal Of Preventive Medicine 2020, 60: 146-150. PMID: 33041096, DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2020.07.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSmoking to cope: Addictive behavior as a response to mental distress
Friedman AS. Smoking to cope: Addictive behavior as a response to mental distress. Journal Of Health Economics 2020, 72: 102323. PMID: 32505043, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2020.102323.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Tobacco‐21 laws and young adult smoking: quasi‐experimental evidence
Friedman AS, Buckell J, Sindelar JL. Tobacco‐21 laws and young adult smoking: quasi‐experimental evidence. Addiction 2019, 114: 1816-1823. PMID: 31342591, PMCID: PMC7233410, DOI: 10.1111/add.14653.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2018
Socioeconomic Disparities in Electronic Cigarette Use and Transitions from Smoking
Friedman AS, Horn SJL. Socioeconomic Disparities in Electronic Cigarette Use and Transitions from Smoking. Nicotine & Tobacco Research 2018, 21: 1363-1370. PMID: 29917124, DOI: 10.1093/ntr/nty120.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2016
Evidence Suggests That The ACA’s Tobacco Surcharges Reduced Insurance Take-Up And Did Not Increase Smoking Cessation
Friedman AS, Schpero WL, Busch SH. Evidence Suggests That The ACA’s Tobacco Surcharges Reduced Insurance Take-Up And Did Not Increase Smoking Cessation. Health Affairs 2016, 35: 1176-1183. PMID: 27385231, PMCID: PMC5589079, DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1540.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExcess health care costsSmoking cessationAffordable Care ActBehavioral Risk Factor Surveillance SystemRisk Factor Surveillance SystemTobacco surchargesNon-tobacco usersHealth care costsInsurance statusTobacco usersCare costsMarketplace coverageCessationCare ActSmokersSignificant differencesFirst yearPocket premiumsSurveillance systemFinancial protectionHealth insurance exchangesPotential effectsInsurance exchanges
2015
How does electronic cigarette access affect adolescent smoking?
Friedman AS. How does electronic cigarette access affect adolescent smoking? Journal Of Health Economics 2015, 44: 300-308. PMID: 26583343, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhealeco.2015.10.003.Peer-Reviewed Original Research