explain around 8% at most of the definite increase in BMI observed over the period. The main reason for this appears to be … that the quantitative magnitude of the effect of the physical strenuousness of work on BMI is rather moderate. Hence …, according to the point estimates, BMI is only around 1.5% lower when one’s current occupation is physically very demanding and …

In this paper, we re-examine the relationship between overweight and labour market success, using indicators of … individual body composition along with BMI (Body Mass Index). We use the dataset from Finland in which weight, height, fat mass … probabilities is fat mass. One interpretation of our findings is that the negative wage effects of overweight on wages run through …

Trends in BMI values are estimated by centiles of the US adult population by birth cohorts 1886-1986 stratified by … merely 1 to 3 units. Hence, the BMI distribution became increasingly right skewed as the distance between the centiles became … increasingly larger. The rate of change of BMI centile curves varied considerably over time. The BMI of white men and women …

Background: The trend in the BMI values of US children has not been estimated very convincingly because of the absence … of longitudinal data. Our object is to estimate time series of BMI values by birth cohorts instead of measurement years …. Methods: We use five regression models to estimate the BMI trends of non-Hispanic US-born black and white children and …

overweight women in Cebu (Philippines) were not less than women of normal weight. The relation between earnings and weight exists …

potential to reduce childhood overweight and obesity, but their effectiveness has not been evaluated. Using a large nationally … school leads to heavier weight or greater risk of overweight or obesity among children. We also find limited evidence that …

Using data from urban Korean women survey the study examines factors associated with the BMI >= 25, indicating … overweight or obesity. Logit equation results identify low income, low education, household location and preference for … convenience, sweet-tasting foods and home vegetable processing as characteristics linked to a high BMI. …

Background: The trend in the BMI values of the US population has not been estimated accurately because time series data … change of BMI values by birth cohorts stratified by gender and ethnicity born 1882-1986.Methods: We use loess additive … regression models to estimate age and trend effects of BMI values of US-born black and white adults measured between 1959 and …

This study has used India Human Development Survey, 2005 to study the factors influencing the Body Mass Index (BMI) of … women between 20 to 40 years of age in India. BMI captures both undernutrition and over nutrition and a quantile regression …