Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Purvi Sevak
Second Advisor
Kenneth J. McLaughlin
Academic Program Adviser
Randall K. Filer
Abstract
This paper tests the hypothesis that completing college results in better health outcomes through the causal pathway of risky health behaviors. The results imply that completing college reduces the likelihood an individual is a smoker or e-smoker. The results do not show any causal relationship between college education and obesity.
Recommended Citation
Ansari, Sal R., "The Effect of College Degree Attainment on Risky Health Behaviors: Smoking, Obesity, and Vaping." (2018). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/290