Using regression analysis to more precisely isolate the effect of various geographic factors and variables, we find that smoking is most closely associated with human capital and the creative class. Obesity, on the other hand, is most closely associated with the working class, being significantly higher in metros with more working class jobs. Commuting patterns also play a key role. Higher levels of smoking and obesity are consistently associated with higher shares of people who drive to work alone.
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