Growth Hormone (GH) Growth hormone (GH) sounds like a hormone that would help you grow, and if you thought that, then you are correct! Growth hormone is a hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that promotes growth. It does this in a number of ways, including stimulating cells to grow and divide, increasing bone and muscle growth, and increasing protein synthesis.
What Is a Living Wage? A living wage is the hourly amount a family needs to cover basic expenses. The living wage calculation is based on a two-parent family with two children â the most common family unit in BC â and each parent working full-time. The current living wage rate for Metro Vancouver is $20.64/hour. The living wage changes based on costs in each region.
Living Wage Calculation for Alameda County, California. The living wage shown is the hourly rate that an individual must earn to support their family, if they are the sole provider and are working full-time (2080 hours per year). All values are per adult in a family unless otherwise noted. The state minimum wage is the same for all individuals, regardless of how many dependents they may have. The poverty rate is typically quoted as gross annual income. We have converted it to an hourly wage for the sake of comparison. For further detail, please reference the technical documentation here.