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LGB prevalence in schools is associated with unhealthy weight-control behaviors in lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: a multilevel analysis.

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Previous studies have found that a school climate of more heteronormativity is associated with adverse effects on the mental health of LGB students. Accordingly, our aim was to assess the association between lower LGB prevalence in schools and unhealthy weight-control behaviors among LGB youth.

Year of Publication
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2021
Journal
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BMC public health
Volume
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21
Issue
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1
Number of Pages
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1256
Date Published
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2021
URL
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https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-021-11260-3
DOI
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10.1186/s12889-021-11260-3
Short Title
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BMC Public Health
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