BMI and Labor Market Participation: A Cohort Study of Transitions Between Work, Unemployment, and Sickness Absence.

Maja BrammingMaja B JørgensenAnne I ChristensenCathrine J LauKia K EganJanne S Tolstrup

Published in: Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.) (2020)

Obesity was associated with a higher risk of unemployment and sickness absence compared with individuals with normal weight. Additionally, obesity was associated with a lower chance of employment.

Keyphrases

weight gain
weight loss
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
body mass index
high fat diet induced
type diabetes
physical activity
health insurance
mental health