Key result
Current smoking was associated with a lower risk of obesity (aOR 0.53; 95% CI 0.48-0.58), whereas quitting smoking was associated with an increased risk of obesity.
Why the study?
Various findings on the relationship between smoking and obesity have been demonstrated, prompting an investigation into this association in the Indonesian adult population.
Is smoking behavior associated with obesity in the Indonesian adult population?
Population
28,949 adults aged ≥20 years in Indonesia
Comparison
Smoking status and attributes vs nonsmokers
Design
Cross-sectional analysis
Authors
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May inform weight counseling during cessation in Indonesians; hypothesis-generating and requires longitudinal confirmation before practice change.
Cross-Sectional (n=28,949)
Is smoking behavior associated with obesity in the Indonesian adult population?
Odds Ratio: 0.53 (95% CI 0.48–0.58)
Current smoking is inversely associated with obesity, but smoking cessation increases obesity risk, emphasizing the need for concurrent weight management during cessation.
Nawawi et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Obesity (n=28,949). Current smoking vs. Nonsmokers was evaluated on Obesity (BMI ≥25 kg/m²) (aOR 0.53, 95% CI 0.48-0.58). Current smoking was associated with a lower risk of obesity (aOR 0.53; 95% CI 0.48-0.58), whereas quitting smoking was associated with an increased risk of obesity.
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