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The Intelligence: No more Mr Nice-to-Guyana

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Wage Discrimination and Obesity

This chapter explores the wage discrimination faced by overweight individuals, particularly those categorized as obese, and compares it to the gender pay gap. It highlights the need for a broader understanding of how body weight affects earnings, supported by data analyzing the relationship between obesity, education, and income loss among full-time workers.

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