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The contribution of childhood and adult socioeconomic position to adult obesity and smoking behaviour: an international comparison

Chris Power, Hilary Graham, Pernille Due, Johan Hallqvist, Inez M.A. Joung, Diana Kuh, John Lynch

International Journal of Epidemiology · 2005 · 228 citations · 45 references

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As expected, adult SEP was an important influence on smoking behaviour and obesity. In addition, factors related to disadvantaged social origins appeared to increase the risk of obesity and reduce the probability of quitting smoking in adulthood, particularly in women.

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