Looking for Work? Don't Forget to Watch Your Waistline
by Peter Graham on Jun 18, 2014 | Views: 910 | Score: 9
| Obesity rate when unemployed for... | |
| 2 weeks or less | 22.8 |
| 3 - 5 weeks | 25.1 |
| 6 - 11 weeks | 28.7 |
| 12 - 26 weeks | 31.5 |
| 27 - 51 weeks | 28.4 |
| 52 weeks or more | 32.7 |
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A recently released study by Gallup reveals a correlation between obesity rates and length of unemployment. Direct causes are not clear, though a lack of daily structure among the unemployed may lead to unhealthy behaviors. In conjunction, pre-existing health conditions and behaviors contributing to unhealthy weight may hinder the chances of finding and keeping steady work.