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Exposure to peers who smoke moderates the association between sports participation and cigarette smoking behavior among non-white adolescents.

Published Oct 1, 2012 · DOI · D. Mays, G. Luta, L. Walker

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Observational Study

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Sports participation reduces smoking among non-Hispanic White adolescents, but exposure to peer smoking influences this protective effect in non-White adolescents.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

Exposure to peers who smoke moderates the association between sports participation and cigarette smoking behavior among non-white adolescents.

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