The association of smoking and demographic characteristics on body mass index and obesity among adults in the U.S., 1999–2012

Conclusions Compared to never smokers, men and women current smokers had lower BMI and lower probability of obesity, while only women former smokers had elevated BMIs and increased probability of obesity. In addition, we found that age, education and marital status were associated with different effects on BMI in men and women.
Source: BMC Obesity - Category: Eating Disorders and Weight Management Source Type: research