https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/genderdifferences/Recent content in genderdifferences on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 20 Jul 2026 04:43:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/the-profound-impact-of-obesity-on-employment-thousands-face-job-loss/Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:43:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/the-profound-impact-of-obesity-on-employment-thousands-face-job-loss/New research from the University of York reveals that roughly four out of every 100 individuals living with obesity are unemployed solely due to their weight. The study highlights a notably stronger impact on employment prospects for men compared to women, emphasizing the need for targeted strategies to address this issue. Analyzing data from 284,258 UK Biobank participants, researchers examined body mass index (BMI), weight-to-height, and waist-to-hip ratios. The overall employment rate among participants was 75.