Recidivism and self-cure of smoking and obesity: Data from population studies

Robert W. Jeffery; Rena R. Wing

doi:10.1037/0003-066X.38.7.852

Recidivism and self-cure of smoking and obesity: Data from population studies

Robert W. Jeffery
, Rena R. Wing

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Questions the accuracy of S. Schachter's (see record) retrospective interview method for estimating rates of smoking and obesity. Schachter appears to overestimate the success of self-treatment when his data are compared with data from larger and more general population bases. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved).

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	852
Number of pages	1
Journal	American Psychologist
Volume	38
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066X.38.7.852
State	Published - Jul 1983
Externally published	Yes

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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self cure, cigarette smoking & obesity, 16-79 yr olds, commentary

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