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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Understanding the interplay between smoking and physical activity (PA) is crucial for public health interventions.
  • Co-occurrence of unhealthy behaviors can complicate cessation efforts and impact overall health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize empirical evidence on the relationship between smoking and physical activity.
  • To identify patterns and moderators influencing the co-occurrence of these behaviors.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted across five databases.
  • Fifty articles reporting empirical data on the association between smoking and PA were included in the review.

Main Results:

  • A negative association between smoking and PA was reported in approximately 60% of the reviewed articles.
  • This inverse relationship was less consistent among adolescents and males, and for moderate-intensity exercise compared to vigorous exercise.
  • No significant relationship was found between the stages of change for smoking and PA.

Conclusions:

  • Smoking and physical activity are predominantly incongruent behaviors.
  • Physiological, psychological, and socio-demographic factors may explain the observed associations.
  • Targeted interventions may need to consider these moderating factors for effective behavior change.