This paper analyzes the relationship between higher education and body weight and smoking behavior among women in … BMI by about 0.21% and the probability of being classified as obese by 0.44 percentage points. Regarding smoking, we find …

domains. In this paper we study the direct effect of tobacco excise taxes and smoking bans on smoking behavior, and the … indirect effect on eating behavior and body weight. Using very detailed clinical data on individual health, smoking, and … dietary habits, we show that antismoking policies are effective in reducing smoking, but their consequences on eating behavior …

divorce) affect individuals’ smoking behavior and body weight. Using German Socio-Economic Panel data, this study accounts for … probability to start or quit smoking and lead to changes in body weight. In particular, smoking behavior and body weight are …; separation from a partner leads to weight loss, increased smoking initiation, and decreased smoking cessation …