Weight misperception and substance use: Brazilian Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents (ERICA)

Weight misperception and substance use: Brazilian Study of Cardiovascular Risks in Adolescents (ERICA)

Abstract Background Adolescence is a crucial period for body image formation. Weight misperception is the discrepancy between individuals’ body weight perception and their actual nutritional status. Both weight concerns and substance use are common among adolescents, and there is evidence of an asso...

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Main Authors: Simoni Urbano da Silva, Vivian Siqueira Santos Gonçalves, Laura Augusta Barufaldi, Kenia Mara Baiocchi de Carvalho
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Body image
Weight misperception
Adolescent
Health surveys
Alcohol drinking
Cigarette smoking
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14267-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14267-6

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