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)
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 1 1983

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

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