Very interesting data.
Another finding was that among women who were single when starting a GLP-1 for weight loss, marriage/cohabitation increased 28.6 percentage points after 1.5+ years compared with matched controls.
GLP-1 use → weight loss → improved physical appearance → potentially better social and economic outcomes.
Whether people like it or not, "pretty privilege" exists. And being physically attractive, regardless of gender, can help create a positive first impression.
Everyone accepts the advice that you shouldn't show up to a job interview in a hoodie and sweatpants. "Dress to impress" exists because we already understand that physical appearance influences how people perceive us.
And for someone who is overweight or obese, losing weight is probably one of the highest-leverage variables available for improving physical appearance.
I've noticed this in my own life as well.
I work in sales, and while I obviously don't have controlled data to prove causation, my win rate with new clients has been noticeably higher since losing weight and getting into better shape.
There are likely multiple factors involved beyond appearance alone.
Weight loss can improve confidence, energy, mobility, sleep, mood, clothing fit, posture, etc. Improvements in metabolic health may also make someone feel and perform better day to day.
Physical attractiveness is an immediately observable health signal. First impressions matter in dating, hiring, networking, and countless other social interactions.
Non-working women who started GLP-1s saw a 20–25 percentage point increase in getting a job over 2 to 3 yrs.