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Suneeta Sunny

Smokers Gain Weight When They Quit Smoking: Here's Why

Smokers tend to eat less and stick to unhealthy eating habits compared to nonsmokers. (Credit: Image by snowing on Freepik)

Smokers who plan to quit are often concerned about the weight gain that often accompanies it. A recent study has uncovered a potential explanation for this occurrence.

According to the study results presented at this year's European Congress on Obesity, which evaluated data from more than 80,000 UK adults, smokers tend to eat less and stick to unhealthy eating habits compared to nonsmokers.

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