Open AccessAdolescents engaging in unhealthy weight control behaviors: are they at risk for other health-compromising behaviors?
Author(s) -
Dianne NeumarkSztainer,
Mary Story,
L. Beth Dixon,
David M. Murray
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.88.6.952
Subject(s) - youth risk behavior survey , disordered eating , psychology , weight control , suicidal ideation , environmental health , clinical psychology , medicine , suicide prevention , developmental psychology , poison control , obesity , eating disorders
This study sought to determine whether adolescents engaging in weight control behaviors are at increased risk for tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana use; suicide ideation and attempts; and unprotected sexual activity.
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