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 …

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 …

The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between neighborhood characteristics and obesity among …

In the United States, adolescent obesity reduces young women's odds of forming romantic and sexual partnerships but … relationship between adolescent obesity and adolescent childbearing. Our study has two aims. We draw from prior research to develop … and test competing hypotheses about the association between adolescent obesity and young women's risk of an adolescent …

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. Social interactions require that the cross-partial effect of partner's weight and own weight … the correlation between satisfaction and own BMI is initially positive, but turns negative after some threshold …

National Longitudinal Study of Youth (NLSY79). Cohort 1 entered early adulthood before the U.S. obesity prevalence increased …. Cohort 2 entered early adulthood after the obesity prevalence increased. We find that early adult weight is negatively …

of obesity in order to develop policies, interventions, and recommendations to stop or reverse increases in obesity. One … how, when, and how much friends affect the risk of obesity. …

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 …