A systematic review of evidence on employment transitions and weight change by gender in ageing populations.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Becoming unemployed is associated with poorer health, including weight gain. Middle- and older-age adults are a growing segment of workforces globally, but they are also more vulnerable to changes to employment status, especially during economic shocks. Expected workforce exits over the next decade may exacerbate both the obesity epidemic and the economic burden of obesity. This review extends current knowledge on economic correlates of health to assess whether employment transitions impact body weight by sex/gender among middle-aged and older adults.

Methods

Eight bibliometric databases were searched between June and July 2021, supplemented by hand-searches, with no restriction on publication date or country. Longitudinal studies, or reviews, were eligible when e

SUBMITTER: Tam ACT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9387864 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature