Smoking, obesity, and their co-occurrence in the U.S. military veterans: results from the national health and resilience in veterans study

Background: Smoking and obesity are major public health concerns, though little is known about the mental and physical health burden of co-occurring obesity and smoking. Methods: Using a nationally representative sample of U.S. military veterans, we examined the prevalence of mental and physical co-morbidities, physical and mental functioning, and quality of life between obese only; smoking only; and obese smokers. Results: Among current...