2022
DOI: 10.1111/rsp3.12491
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Gender differences in weight status and early school leaving in Italy

Abstract: In Italy, there are gender and geographical differences on early school leaving, obesity and physical activity among young adults (18-24 year olds). We examine whether weight status (overweight/obesity) is associated with a higher probability that a young adult is an early school leaver using Italian data based on the second wave of the European Health Interview Survey. Our results show that body mass index, which is the main proxy of weight status, positively affects the probability of being an early leaver.B… Show more

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