Weight Categories among Male Adolescents Linked to Risky Behaviors: High or Low BMI, Which Is Worse?

• Main Authors: Francesca Denoth (Author), Silvia Biagioni (Author), Federica Baldini (Author), Marina Baroni (Author), Michela Franchini (Author), Sabrina Molinaro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The literature about the relationship between extreme BMI and at-risk behaviors is quite inconsistent, and few articles focus on the underweight male population. This study aimed to analyze BMI level and its association with risky behavior, such as psychoactive substances use, gaming, and gambling,...