Smoking, obesity, and their co-occurrence in the United States: cross sectional analysis.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
To describe the prevalence of obesity, smoking, and both health risk factors together among adults in the United States. Cross sectional analysis of a national health interview survey. United States. 29 305 adults (aged > or = 18) in 2002. Prevalence of adults who are obese (body mass index > or = 30), who smoke, and who are obese and smoke. Prevalence was stratified by age, sex, ethnic group, education, and income. 23.5% of adults were obese, 22.7% smoked, and 4.7% smoked and were obese. Although the proportion of adults who smoke and are obese is relatively low, this subgroup is concentrated among lower socioeconomic groups.
Medical subject headings
- Obesity
- Smoking