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Investment in Education, Obesity and Health Behaviours of Young Italian Adults

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  • Adriana Barone
  • Annamaria Nese

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This study reports new evidence on the association between educational outcomes for a sample of young adults in Italy enrolled in the University of Salerno, and selected health behaviours. The results indicate the following: 1. individuals who perform better academically also show behaviours that improve their own health, such as not smoking, low alcohol consumption, and a normal body weight; this finding confirms the complementarities between investment in education and health (Fuchs, 2004; Becker, 2007); and 2. particularly for women, a positive association is observed between the choice of studying sciences (versus humanities), a normal body weight, and the adoption of certain healthy behaviours (engaging in physical activity, and not smoking).

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  • Adriana Barone & Annamaria Nese, 2019. "Investment in Education, Obesity and Health Behaviours of Young Italian Adults," Economia & lavoro, Carocci editore, issue 1, pages 131-146.
    • Handle: RePEc:caq:j950ix:doi:10.7384/93833:y:2019:i:1:p:131-146
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    1. Adriana Barone & Cristian Barra, 2022. "Gender differences in weight status and early school leaving in Italy," Regional Science Policy & Practice, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 14(3), pages 644-666, June.
    2. Barone, Adriana & Barra, Cristian, 2019. "Weight status and mental health in Italy: Evidence from EHIS2 microdata," MPRA Paper 96703, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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