Table 3.
Results from the individual-level fixed-effects model for the association between BMI and log monthly wages.
| Key Independent Variable | Regression Coefficient b (Standard Error) on Log Monthly Wages | |
|---|---|---|
| Women (N = 2226) | Men (N = 1959) | |
| Model 1 | ||
| BMI | 0.001 | 0.046 *** |
| (0.007) | (0.009) | |
| Model 2 | ||
| Underweight a | −0.003 | 0.025 |
| (0.027) | (0.090) | |
| Overweight & Obese a | −0.090 ** | 0.139 *** |
| (0.040) | (0.044) | |
a BMI groups include underweight (BMI < 25), overweight or obese (BMI ≥ 25), normal weight (18.5 < BMI ≤ 25) as references. b ** p-value < 0.05, *** for p-value < 0.01.