Prior research has shown that a variety of occupational conditions such as long work hours
are associated with increased likelihood of obesity. In this study, we use the specific case of
the clergy to explore how occupational conditions are linked to increased or decreased odds
of being obese. We hypothesize that stressful conditions are associated with increased odds
of obesity and that self-care practices are associated with decreased odds. Using the 2008/9
US Congregational Life Survey's national sample of clergy from multiple religious traditions …