Global health impacts of high Body Mass Index (BMI): A 30-Year analysis of trends and disparities across regions and Demographics
Authors' conclusion
The global disease burden attributable to high BMI is increasing rapidly, particularly in low- and middle-income regions. Targeted public health interventions, especially for women and the elderly, are crucial to addressing this growing health challenge.
Study context
- Population
- Global population, 1990–2021, GBD 2021 data
- Primary endpoint
- Deaths and DALYs attributable to high BMI
- Follow-up
- 1990 to 2021
Methodological detailsJoinpoint regression, ARIMA projection
- Joinpoint regression
- ARIMA projection
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Increase in global deaths linked to high BMI
153.97%
Global deaths linked to high BMI, 1990 to 2021
1.46 million to 3.71 million
Increase in DALYs
167.57%
Further findings
Burden by sex and age
- Women, particularly aged 75 and above, had the most significant burden, with a faster rate of increase than men post-2000
Projected BMI-related burden
- Continued rise projected, particularly in low- and middle-income countries
Original publication
Global health impacts of high BMI: A 30-Year analysis of trends and disparities across regions and Demographics. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 3 October 2024. doi:10.
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