Leah Meza
Biographic Data
| ID | 7700936 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Leah Meza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Leah |
| FAMILY NAME | Meza |
| SIGNATURE | MEZA L |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Southern California |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1001-3350 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 9 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 9 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
E-Cigarette, Nicotine Pouch, and Other Oral Nicotine Product Concept Flavor Use Descriptives and Associations with Demographics and Product Use Characteristics
Background Descriptives and correlates of concept flavor (CF) use across e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other oral nicotine products (ONPs, e.g., nonmedicinal gums/lozenges/mints) were examined among adolescents and young adults (AYAs).Method AYAs aged 14–25 years old ever having used a tobacco product (N = 987) were surveyed in May–June 2024. AYAs ever using e-cigarettes (n = 684), nicotine pouches (n = 347), or other ONPs (n = 189) complet…
Trends in e-cigarette flavour use and demographic correlates among US youth from 2020 to 2023
During 2020-2023, most US youth vaped non-tobacco flavours. Reducing the availability of: (1) fruit/ice-fruit flavoured e-cigarettes might impact most US youth, especially younger teens and (2) menthol-flavoured e-cigarettes might especially impact youth vulnerable to frequent vaping and rural youth
Commentary
Still ‘Cool’
While manufacturers have removed menthol descriptors from CA packaging and the menthol ingredient from cigarettes, synthetic cooling chemicals detected in several CA brands suggest that cooling sensory effects may still be sustained. Policymakers must consider both the chemical ingredients themselves and sensory effects in future regulatory approaches
Proliferation of ‘non-menthol’ cigarettes amid a state-wide flavour ban
An Assessment of Vape Shop Products in California before and after Implementation of FDA and State Regulations
Vape shops specialize in sales of e-cigarettes and related products. This study examines whether vape shops adapted their products and services in response to changes in federal and state policies that affect the tobacco retail environment between 2014-2022. In this multicohort study, four waves of study data were used to examine the trends in products sold in vape shops in Southern California. Items sold were assessed through systematic store pr…
Hypothetical flavour ban and intention to vape among vape shop customers
Flavour preference was negatively related to intention to continue to vape within a hypothetical flavour ban. Our results also highlight the importance of e-cigarette dependence and use of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation methods. Implications for future flavour bans are discussed
Association between federal and California state policy violation among vape shops and neighbourhood composition in Southern California
Greater enforcement for proper signage display is needed for vape shops located in racial/ethnic minority locations to ensure that minors are discouraged from purchasing e-products
A Descriptive Longitudinal Study of Changes in Vape Shop Characteristics and Store Policies in Anticipation of the 2016 FDA Regulations of Tobacco Products, Including E-Cigarettes
After proposing the "Deeming Rule" in 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and sales of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products as tobacco products in 2016. The current study conducted vape shop store observations and surveyed Los Angeles-area shop employees (assessing their beliefs, awareness, and perceptions of e-cigarettes and related FDA regulations) at two time points one year a…
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A Descriptive Longitudinal Study of Changes in Vape Shop Characteristics and Store Policies in Anticipation of the 2016 FDA Regulations of Tobacco Products, Including E-Cigarettes
After proposing the "Deeming Rule" in 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) began regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and sales of electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) products as tobacco products in 2016. The current study conducted vape shop store observations and surveyed Los Angeles-area shop employees (assessing their beliefs, awareness, and perceptions of e-cigarettes and related FDA regulations) at two time points one year a…
Association between federal and California state policy violation among vape shops and neighbourhood composition in Southern California
Greater enforcement for proper signage display is needed for vape shops located in racial/ethnic minority locations to ensure that minors are discouraged from purchasing e-products
Hypothetical flavour ban and intention to vape among vape shop customers
Flavour preference was negatively related to intention to continue to vape within a hypothetical flavour ban. Our results also highlight the importance of e-cigarette dependence and use of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation methods. Implications for future flavour bans are discussed
An Assessment of Vape Shop Products in California before and after Implementation of FDA and State Regulations
Vape shops specialize in sales of e-cigarettes and related products. This study examines whether vape shops adapted their products and services in response to changes in federal and state policies that affect the tobacco retail environment between 2014-2022. In this multicohort study, four waves of study data were used to examine the trends in products sold in vape shops in Southern California. Items sold were assessed through systematic store pr…
Commentary
Still ‘Cool’
While manufacturers have removed menthol descriptors from CA packaging and the menthol ingredient from cigarettes, synthetic cooling chemicals detected in several CA brands suggest that cooling sensory effects may still be sustained. Policymakers must consider both the chemical ingredients themselves and sensory effects in future regulatory approaches
Proliferation of ‘non-menthol’ cigarettes amid a state-wide flavour ban
Trends in e-cigarette flavour use and demographic correlates among US youth from 2020 to 2023
During 2020-2023, most US youth vaped non-tobacco flavours. Reducing the availability of: (1) fruit/ice-fruit flavoured e-cigarettes might impact most US youth, especially younger teens and (2) menthol-flavoured e-cigarettes might especially impact youth vulnerable to frequent vaping and rural youth
E-Cigarette, Nicotine Pouch, and Other Oral Nicotine Product Concept Flavor Use Descriptives and Associations with Demographics and Product Use Characteristics
Background Descriptives and correlates of concept flavor (CF) use across e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and other oral nicotine products (ONPs, e.g., nonmedicinal gums/lozenges/mints) were examined among adolescents and young adults (AYAs).Method AYAs aged 14–25 years old ever having used a tobacco product (N = 987) were surveyed in May–June 2024. AYAs ever using e-cigarettes (n = 684), nicotine pouches (n = 347), or other ONPs (n = 189) complet…
Business (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Smoking Behavior and Cessation (6 works) · Advertising (5 works) · Chemistry (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Flavour (3 works) · Food Science (3 works) · Law (3 works)