The Gender-specific Role of Body Weight for Health, Earnings and Life Satisfaction in Piecewise and Simultaneous Equations Models

2020 ◽  
Vol 240 (5) ◽  
pp. 653-676
Author(s):  
Olaf Hübler
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Simultaneous Equations ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Overweight People ◽  
Simultaneous Equations Models ◽  
Gender Specific

AbstractBased on the German Socio-Economic Panel, the correlation between the body mass index, health, earnings and life satisfaction is analysed by gender. The previous literature has found no consistent results. This might have several reasons. The purpose of this paper is to analyse the gender-specific role of weight in single equation, piecewise and simultaneous equations models. We ask whether this distinction is important for the degree of association between health, earnings, satisfaction and body weight. In our context, piecewise modelling means a separate inspection of weight coefficients for under- and overweight people, allowing the detection of non-linear influences. As a benchmark, we begin our estimations under the assumption that the association between health, earnings, satisfaction, and weight is the same for under- and overweight people, and that there are no jointly dependent influences between our three outcome variables. The basic results are: health worsens, income declines and satisfaction is poorer with higher body mass index. If the association with weight is separately determined for over- and underweight people, the estimates show striking differences between overweight men and women. Underweight women earn more and overweight less than others. For normal-weight men the income is on average higher than for over- and underweight men but this difference is insignificant. When matching and instrumental variables procedures are applied, the health outcome for overweight people matches that of independent and unmatched estimates. Stronger positive effects on health are found for underweight women. No clear-cut advantages in income of overweight women can be found. Underweight women and especially underweight men tend to be less happy. For overweight men this influence is ambiguous but more speaks in favour of a lesser level of satisfaction. Overweight women seem to be happier.

S1909 Gender Specific Risk Factors for Reflux Esophagitis in Asia: Role of Age, Body Mass Index, Metabolic Syndrome and Menopause

2009 ◽  
Vol 136 (5) ◽  
pp. A-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Min-Jung Kang ◽  
Hye-kyung Jung ◽  
Hyesook Park ◽  
Ji Min Jung ◽  
Hyun Joo Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Metabolic Syndrome ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Reflux Esophagitis ◽  
Specific Risk ◽  
Gender Specific

scholarly journals Weight Management with Daily Consumption of Recommended Vegetable Intake among Overweight Women in Jakarta

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Indri Kartiko Sari ◽  
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Diah Mulyawati Utari ◽  
Shigeru Yamamoto ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Weight Management ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Daily Consumption ◽  
Overweight Women ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

ABSTRACT Background: Strengthening health promotion and disease prevention will provide extraordinary benefits. Promoting health and preventing diseases are major investments in reducing the burden of public health services. As part of Gerakan Masyarakat Hidup Sehat (GERMAS), the intake of vegetables and fruits of 250g and 150g is recommended to maintain health through lifestyle improvements from daily eating habits. This study aimed to observe the effect of daily consumption of recommended vegetables intake among overweight women in Jakarta. Subjects and Method: This was an experiment study. Twenty overweight women aged 55-year-old was selected for this study. The dependent variables were body weight, body mass index (BMI), and energy intake. The independent variable was vegetables consumption. 400 g vegetables were added into their daily meals for three weeks. Body weight and BMI were measured using weight scale. Energy intake were measured by the 3-day food records over 24-hour recall. Mean difference of body weight, body mass index, and energy intake before and after treatment were analyzed by t-test. Results: Women body weight (kg) after treatment (Mean=62; SD=6) was lower than before (Mean=64; SD=6.4) and it was statistically significant (p=0.001). BMI (kg/m2) after treatment (Mean=28.4; SD=2.4) was lower than before (Mean=29.3; SD=2.5) and it was statistically significant (p=0.001). Energy intake (kcal) after treatment (Mean=1,608; SD=130) was lower than before (Mean=2,080; SD=302) and it was statistically significant (p=0.001). Conclusion: Vegetables intake is commended intake of vegetables and fruits can help weight management in overweight women by reducing energy intake and increasing fiber intake. Keywords: weight management, vegetable intake, overweight, BMI, overweight Correspondence: Indri Kartiko Sari. Graduate School of Human Life Science, Jumonji University. Saitama, Japan. Email: [email protected]. Phone: +6285691068652 DOI: https://doi.org/10.26911/the7thicph.04.15

Life Satisfaction and Body Mass Index: Estimating the Monetary Value of Achieving Optimal Body Weight

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristjana Baldursdottir ◽  
Paul McNamee ◽  
Edward C. Norton ◽  
Tinna Laufey Asgeirsdóttir
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Life Satisfaction ◽  
Body Weight ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Monetary Value

STEROID RECEPTOR PHENOTYPE, EXPRESSION OF HER-2/NEU, PD-1, PD-L1 AND LYMPHOCYTIC-MACROPHAGAL INFILTRATION OF ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMAS: COMPARISON OF MODERN MOLECULAR BIOLOGICAL TYPES OF THE DISEASE (THE ROLE OF BODY MASS INDEX)

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Lev Bershteyn ◽  
Aleksandr Ivantsov ◽  
Aglaya Ievleva ◽  
A. Venina ◽  
I. Berlev
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tumor Tissue ◽  
Immunohistochemical Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Molecular Profile ◽  
Total N ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Her 2

The aim of this study was to evaluate steroid receptors’ status of tumor tissue in different molecular biological types of endometrial cancer (EC), subdivided according to the current classification, and their colonization by lymphocytic and macrophage cells, taking into account body mass index of the patients. Materials and methods: Material from treatment-naive patients with EC (total n = 229) was included; the number of sick persons varied depending on the method used. The average age of patients was close to 60 years, and about 90% of them were postmenopausal. It was possible to divide the results of the work into two main subgroups: a) depending on the molecular biological type of the tumor (determined on the basis of genetic and immunohistochemical analysis), and b) depending on the value of the body mass index (BMI). The latter approach was used in patients with EC type demonstrating a defective mismatch repair of the incorrectly paired nucleotides (MMR-D) and with a type without characteristic molecular profile signs (WCMP), but was not applied (due to the smaller number of patients) in EC types with a POLE gene mutation or with expression of the oncoprotein p53. According to the data obtained, when comparing various types of EC, the lowest values of Allred ER and PR scores were revealed for POLE-mutant and p53 types, while the “triple-negative” variant of the tumor (ER-, PR-, HER2/neu-) was most common in POLE-mutant (45.5% of cases) and WCMP (19.4%) types of EC. The p53+ type of EC is characterized by inclination to the higher expression of the macrophage marker CD68 and lymphocytic Foxp3, as well as mRNA of PD-1 and SALL4. In addition to the said above, for WCMP type of EC is peculiar, on the contrary, a decrease in the expression of lymphocytic markers CD8 (protein) and PD-L1 (mRNA). When assessing the role of BMI, its value of >30.0 (characteristic for obesity) was combined with an inclination to the increase of HER-2/neu expression in the case of MMR-D EC type and to the decrease of HER-2 /neu, FOXp3 and ER expression in WCMP type. Conclusions: The accumulated information (mainly describing here hormonal sensitivity of the tumor tissue and its lymphocytic-macrophage infiltration) additionally confirms our earlier expressed opinion that the differences between women with EC are determined by both the affiliation of the neoplasm to one or another molecular biological type (subdivided according to the contemporary classification), as well as by body mass value and (very likely) the associated hormonal and metabolic attributes.

scholarly journals Combination of sleep duration, TV time and body mass index is associated with cardiometabolic risk moderated by age in youth

2020 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana P. Sehn ◽  
Anelise R. Gaya ◽  
Caroline Brand ◽  
Arieli F. Dias ◽  
Roya Kelishadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Sleep Duration ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Cardiometabolic Risk ◽  
High Systolic Blood Pressure ◽  
Television Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Moderating Role

AbstractObjectivesThe combination of sleep duration, television (TV) time and body mass index (BMI) may be related to the alteration of cardiometabolic risk. However, there are few studies that use these variables grouped, and showing the moderating role of age. This study aimed to verify if the combination of sleep duration, TV time and BMI is associated with cardiometabolic risk and the moderating role of age in this relationship in youth.MethodsCross-sectional study conducted with 1411 adolescents (611 male), aged 10–17 years. Sleep duration, TV time and BMI were assessed and grouped into eight categories. Cardiometabolic risk was assessed by a continuous metabolic risk score, including the following variables: low HDL-cholesterol, elevated triglycerides, dysglycemia, high systolic blood pressure, high waist circumference and low cardiorespiratory fitness. Generalized linear models were used to test moderation of age in the relationship between the eight categories of sleep duration/television time/BMI with cardiometabolic risk.ResultsCardiometabolic risk factor showed association with all overweight or obesity independent of sleep time and TV time. Age moderated the relationship between sleep duration/television time/BMI with cardiometabolic risk. This association was stronger in younger adolescents (11 and 13 years), indicating that individuals with inadequate sleep, prolonged TV time and overweight/obesity present higher cardiometabolic risk values when compared to 15-year-old adolescents.ConclusionOverweight/obesity, independently of sleep duration and TV time, is the main risk factor for cardiometabolic disorders in adolescence. When moderated by age, younger adolescents that presented the combination of risk factors had higher cardiometabolic risk.

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