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UW-CTRI Researchers Weigh In on Smoking and Obesity

The journal Obesity published a UW-CTRI paper in the Feb. 26 issue. The paper compares obesity among smokers in the Wisconsin Smokers’ Health Study (WSHS) to smokers who completed a national health survey.

The prevalence of obesity was significantly higher among WSHS treatment-seeking smokers (36.8 percent) vs. survey respondents (29.6 among current smokers). WSHS participants had healthier levels of fiber, vitamin C, cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose compared to survey takers. Results suggest healthcare providers should be aware of underlying heath issues, particularly obesity, in patients attempting to quit smoking. UW-CTRI’s Tara LaRowe was the lead author.

   obesity and tobacco use often go together
Unfortunately, smoking and obesity often go together.

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