Résumé :
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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST 81tR0x3K. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. This study sought to determine whether adolescents engaging in weight control behaviors are at increased risk for tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana uses ; suicide ideation and attempts ; and unprotected sexual activity. Methods. Data were collected on a nationally representative sample of 16 296 adolescents taking part in the 1993 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Results. Adolescents using extreme weight control behaviors were at increased risk for health-compromising behaviors, while associations with other weight control behaviors were weak and inconsistent. Conclusions. The findings have relevance to clinical work with youth, provide a better understanding of disordered eating, and open up a number of opportunities for future research.
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