We use life satisfaction and Body Mass Index (BMI) information from three waves of the GSOEP to test for social … interactions in BMI between spouses. Semi-parametric regressions show that partner’s BMI is, beyond a certain level, negatively … correlated with own satisfaction. Own BMI is positively correlated with satisfaction in thin men, and negatively correlated with …

Overweight and obesity continue to contribute to increased risk of chronic diseases, including higher lifetime health … their body mass with more objective measures such as Body Mass Index (BMI) few Australian studies have examined this …, particularly at the higher BMI deciles. Clearly these results have different policy implications. This information may be useful …

Britain and Germany. A 10-point move up in body mass index (BMI) is associated in the cross-section with a drop in … psychological health of approximately 0.3 GHQ points. Comparisons also matter. For a given level of BMI, we find that people who are … that longitudinal data on BMI are needed. We suggest a theory of imitation - where utility depends on relative weight - in …