Abstract
The objective of the current study is to examine the impact of religiosity (the predictor) on the projected BMI and the probability of obesity (the outcomes). Given that obesity is a prominent risk factor for an extensive series of health problems and higher mortality rates, this research might prove to be important for policymaking and intervention. The focus of this study is the health-related effects associated with differences between UO and secular (religiously non-observant) Jewish communities in Israel. The study is based on a panel dataset covering up to four measured points in time (2012–2016). Indeed, compared to the secular community, and in contrast to females, the projected probability of 21-year-old UO males suffering from obesity (BMI ≥ 30) rises significantly by 9.9% (from 6.98 to 16.88%). Research findings thus support the need to develop awareness concerning a healthier lifestyle, particularly among young UO adult males.
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