Adolescents engaging in unhealthy weight control behaviors: are they at risk for other health-compromising behaviors?
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| Title: | Adolescents engaging in unhealthy weight control behaviors: are they at risk for other health-compromising behaviors? |
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| Authors: | Neumark-Sztainer D (AUTHOR), Story M (AUTHOR), Dixon LB (AUTHOR), Murray DM (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Jun98, Vol. 88 Issue 6, p952-955. 4p. |
| Subjects: | Body weight, Human behavior, Tobacco smoke, Alcoholism, Marijuana abuse, Risk-taking behavior |
| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: 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. METHODS: Data were collected on a nationally representative sample of 16,296 adolescents taking part in the 1993 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. RESULTS: Adolescents using extreme weight control behaviors were at increased risk for health-compromising behaviors, while associations with other weight control behaviors were weak and inconsistent. CONCLUSIONS: The findings have relevance to clinical work with youth, provide a better understanding of disordered eating, and open up a number of opportunities for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | OBJECTIVES: 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. METHODS: Data were collected on a nationally representative sample of 16,296 adolescents taking part in the 1993 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. RESULTS: Adolescents using extreme weight control behaviors were at increased risk for health-compromising behaviors, while associations with other weight control behaviors were weak and inconsistent. CONCLUSIONS: The findings have relevance to clinical work with youth, provide a better understanding of disordered eating, and open up a number of opportunities for future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.88.6.952 |
