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Is fear of gaining weight keeping many women from trying to quit smoking?
11-06-2007 · EurekAlert!Is a fear of getting fatter partly to blame for the fact that nearly one in five American women still smokes, and many don't try to quit? Although there are many possible reasons for the stubborn persistence of smoking, fear of weight gain is high on the list for many women, says a researcher who has devoted much of her career to studying this issue.
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