Underweight, overweight, and tobacco use among adolescents aged 12–15 years: Evidence from 23 low-income and middle-income countries
Open Access
- 12 May 2021
- journal article
- research article
- Published by E.U. European Publishing in Tobacco Induced Diseases
- Vol. 19 (May), 1-12
- https://doi.org/10.18332/tid/133932
Abstract
Introduction: Compared with the number of studies in adults, body weight in relation to tobacco use has been understudied in the adolescent population. This study aimed to examine the association between underweight, overweight and tobacco use in low- and middle-income countries. Methods:...Keywords
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