Pat, a smoker who fears that stopping smoking would lead to weight gain, is most likely​

A) ​a woman under 30 years of age.
B) ​a woman 45 years old or older.
C) ​a man under 30 years of age.
D) ​a man 45 years old or older.

Research indicates that younger women are more likely than their male counterparts or older individuals to express concerns about weight gain related to quitting smoking. This concern is particularly pronounced among women under 30, who often cite fear of weight gain as a significant barrier to cessation efforts.