Micah Berman
Biographic Data
| ID | 5990307 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Micah Berman |
| GIVEN NAMES | Micah |
| FAMILY NAME | Berman |
| SIGNATURE | BERMAN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Amy K. Ferketich and Michael Pennell are with the College of Public Health, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Alex Liber is with the School of Allied Medical Professions, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Darren Nealy and Jana Hammer are with Capital University Law School, Columbus. Micah Berman is with New England Law Boston, Boston, MA. |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 9 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2000 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Jama Health Forum Peer Reviewers in 2022
The Impact of Influencers on Cigar Promotions
Little is known about the content, promotions, and individuals in cigar-related videos on TikTok. TikTok videos with large cigar and Swisher Sweets-related hashtags between July 2016 and September 2020 were analyzed. Follower count was used to identify influencers. We compared content characteristics and demographics of featured individuals between cigar types, and by influencer status. We also examined the association between content characteris…
Switching stories
This study presents a foundation for understanding how adult users describe JUUL, including their experiences using JUUL to 'switch' or stop smoking. Currently, the effectiveness of ENDS for smoking cessation is not supported by substantial evidence; however, if cessation is defined as 'quitting combustible tobacco products', then regulators should be aware that switch and cessation messages may not be distinct
Adolescent males’ responses to blu’s fake warnings
Adolescents viewing an advertisement with a fake warning were less likely to recall the advertisement's actual warning or health risks. Although e-cigarette advertisements now carry large FDA-mandated warnings, this tactic could be used for cigarette advertisements that continue to carry small warnings in the USA. Findings underscore the necessity of tobacco advertisement surveillance and study of advertisements' effects on adolescents
Health claims made in vape shops
Many vape shops displayed e-cigarette health claims, which are all now FDA prohibited. These claims could mislead consumers and influence behaviour. Findings highlight the need for retailer education, continued surveillance, enforcement specific to advertising and research on consumer perceptions of claims
Thank you to our reviewers
The impact of a federal cigarette minimum pack price policy on cigarette use in the USA
A federal minimum price policy has the potential to greatly benefit tobacco control and public health by uniformly increasing the price of cigarettes and by eliminating many price-reducing strategies currently available to both sellers and consumers
Regulatory oversight of ENDS product defects
This commentary discusses regulatory options for addressing electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)-related overheating, fire or explosion events in the USA. Currently, ENDS fall into a regulatory void, leaving customers unprotected from shoddy manufacturing and malfunctioning batteries. However, given the much greater harm caused by conventional tobacco products, efforts to address injuries caused by malfunctioning ENDS should not derail pro…
Tobacco-Free Pharmacy Laws and Trends in Tobacco Retailer Density in California and Massachusetts
Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods. We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005–2013) and Massachusetts (2004–2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% con…
Estimating the cost of a smoking employee
Employees who smoke impose significant excess costs on private employers. The results of this study may help inform employer decisions about tobacco-related policies
Berman Et Al. Respond
We certainly agree with Hahn et al. that the ultimate goal is for residents of the Appalachian region to be protected by comprehensive, anti-preemptive statewide smoke-free laws, but we evidently disagree about the best strategy to reach that goal.1 Although we do not intend to downplay the determined efforts and tremendous accomplishments of local advocates in parts of Appalachia, our study found that years of local advocacy for smoke-free laws …
Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Coverage in the Appalachian Region of the United States
Objectives. We sought to quantitatively examine the pattern of, and socioeconomic factors associated with, adoption of clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachia. Methods. We collected and reviewed clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachian communities in 6 states and rated the ordinances for completeness of coverage in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, we computed a strength score to measure coverage in 7 locations. We fit mixed-ef…
Berman and Ferketich Respond
Contrary to Sullivan and Glantz's assertion, our article never stated that “there is a lack of motivation among tobacco control advocates at the local level in tobacco-growing states,” nor did we intend any such implication. We have deep admiration and profound respect for the efforts of local tobacco control advocates, particularly those working in the challenging political environment of Appalachia. Recognizing the limitations of a community-by…
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Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Coverage in the Appalachian Region of the United States
Objectives. We sought to quantitatively examine the pattern of, and socioeconomic factors associated with, adoption of clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachia. Methods. We collected and reviewed clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachian communities in 6 states and rated the ordinances for completeness of coverage in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, we computed a strength score to measure coverage in 7 locations. We fit mixed-ef…
Tobacco-Free Pharmacy Laws and Trends in Tobacco Retailer Density in California and Massachusetts
Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods. We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005–2013) and Massachusetts (2004–2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% con…
Berman and Ferketich Respond
Contrary to Sullivan and Glantz's assertion, our article never stated that “there is a lack of motivation among tobacco control advocates at the local level in tobacco-growing states,” nor did we intend any such implication. We have deep admiration and profound respect for the efforts of local tobacco control advocates, particularly those working in the challenging political environment of Appalachia. Recognizing the limitations of a community-by…
"The "Quality Health Care Coalition Act
Berman Et Al. Respond
We certainly agree with Hahn et al. that the ultimate goal is for residents of the Appalachian region to be protected by comprehensive, anti-preemptive statewide smoke-free laws, but we evidently disagree about the best strategy to reach that goal.1 Although we do not intend to downplay the determined efforts and tremendous accomplishments of local advocates in parts of Appalachia, our study found that years of local advocacy for smoke-free laws …
Clean Indoor Air Ordinance Coverage in the Appalachian Region of the United States
Objectives. We sought to quantitatively examine the pattern of, and socioeconomic factors associated with, adoption of clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachia. Methods. We collected and reviewed clean indoor air ordinances in Appalachian communities in 6 states and rated the ordinances for completeness of coverage in workplaces, restaurants, and bars. Additionally, we computed a strength score to measure coverage in 7 locations. We fit mixed-ef…
Berman and Ferketich Respond
Contrary to Sullivan and Glantz's assertion, our article never stated that “there is a lack of motivation among tobacco control advocates at the local level in tobacco-growing states,” nor did we intend any such implication. We have deep admiration and profound respect for the efforts of local tobacco control advocates, particularly those working in the challenging political environment of Appalachia. Recognizing the limitations of a community-by…
Estimating the cost of a smoking employee
Employees who smoke impose significant excess costs on private employers. The results of this study may help inform employer decisions about tobacco-related policies
Regulatory oversight of ENDS product defects
This commentary discusses regulatory options for addressing electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS)-related overheating, fire or explosion events in the USA. Currently, ENDS fall into a regulatory void, leaving customers unprotected from shoddy manufacturing and malfunctioning batteries. However, given the much greater harm caused by conventional tobacco products, efforts to address injuries caused by malfunctioning ENDS should not derail pro…
Tobacco-Free Pharmacy Laws and Trends in Tobacco Retailer Density in California and Massachusetts
Objectives. To examine the impact of local laws prohibiting tobacco sales in pharmacies in California and Massachusetts, the only 2 US states in which such municipal laws exist. Methods. We analyzed longitudinally the tobacco retailer density at the city level from tobacco retailer license data in California (2005–2013) and Massachusetts (2004–2014). Results. After adjustments, the reduction in tobacco retailer density over time was 1.44 (95% con…
The impact of a federal cigarette minimum pack price policy on cigarette use in the USA
A federal minimum price policy has the potential to greatly benefit tobacco control and public health by uniformly increasing the price of cigarettes and by eliminating many price-reducing strategies currently available to both sellers and consumers
Thank you to our reviewers
Adolescent males’ responses to blu’s fake warnings
Adolescents viewing an advertisement with a fake warning were less likely to recall the advertisement's actual warning or health risks. Although e-cigarette advertisements now carry large FDA-mandated warnings, this tactic could be used for cigarette advertisements that continue to carry small warnings in the USA. Findings underscore the necessity of tobacco advertisement surveillance and study of advertisements' effects on adolescents
Health claims made in vape shops
Many vape shops displayed e-cigarette health claims, which are all now FDA prohibited. These claims could mislead consumers and influence behaviour. Findings highlight the need for retailer education, continued surveillance, enforcement specific to advertising and research on consumer perceptions of claims
Switching stories
This study presents a foundation for understanding how adult users describe JUUL, including their experiences using JUUL to 'switch' or stop smoking. Currently, the effectiveness of ENDS for smoking cessation is not supported by substantial evidence; however, if cessation is defined as 'quitting combustible tobacco products', then regulators should be aware that switch and cessation messages may not be distinct
The Impact of Influencers on Cigar Promotions
Little is known about the content, promotions, and individuals in cigar-related videos on TikTok. TikTok videos with large cigar and Swisher Sweets-related hashtags between July 2016 and September 2020 were analyzed. Follower count was used to identify influencers. We compared content characteristics and demographics of featured individuals between cigar types, and by influencer status. We also examined the association between content characteris…
Jama Health Forum Peer Reviewers in 2022
Business (11 works) · Medicine (11 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (10 works) · Law (7 works) · Political science (7 works) · Advertising (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Law (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Economics (3 works)