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The impact of obesity and smoking on hedonic hunger: a cross-sectional study

Damla Ocak
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Feyzanur Erdem
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Nilay Çom Aybal
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,
Mahnur Mahdum
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,
Sümeyra Küçük
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Sevda Ak Mert
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,
Seçil Arıca
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  1. Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascioglu City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Medical Studies 2026; 42 (1): 87–91
Online publish date: 2026/04/20
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