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Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Smoking cessation is often associated with weight gain.
  • Previous clinical studies may overestimate weight gain in the general population.
  • Existing population-based research has methodological limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between smoking cessation and changes in body mass index (BMI) and weight.
  • To assess long-term weight changes in individuals who quit smoking compared to continuing smokers and never-smokers.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 914 individuals born in Dunedin, New Zealand (1972-1973) was assessed from age 15 to 38.
  • Multiple linear regression analysis was used to examine the relationship between smoking cessation and BMI/weight changes.
  • Covariates included baseline BMI, socioeconomic status, physical activity, alcohol use, and parity.

Main Results:

  • Quitters (at age 38) had a higher BMI (1.5 kg/m²) than continuing smokers, equating to approximately 5.7 kg (men) and 5.1 kg (women) weight gain.
  • Weight gain between ages 21 and 38 among quitters was not significantly different from never-smokers.
  • Data from 914 study members were analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term weight gain after smoking cessation may be less than previously estimated from clinical samples.
  • On average, individuals who quit smoking do not gain more weight than those who never smoked.