The impact of overweight and obesity on health outcomes in the United States from 1990 to 2021
Authors' conclusion
Overweight and obesity significantly impact public health in the United States, especially among older adults and lower socio-demographic regions. Comprehensive public health strategies integrating behavioural, technological and environmental interventions are crucial. Future research should focus on longitudinal studies, personalized interventions and policy-driven approaches to address the multifaceted influences on high BMI.
Study context
- Population
- United States population; high body mass index (BMI) defined as BMI ≥25 kg/m² in adults
Methodological detailstrend analysis, United States, 1990–2021
- Trend analysis
- United States
- 1990–2021
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
Increase in age-standardized disability-adjusted life years (DALY) rates attributable to high BMI
24.9%
Increase in age-standardized death rates attributable to high BMI
5.2%
Further findings
Age disparities
- DALYs peak age, males
- 60-64 years
- DALYs peak age, females
- 65-69 years
- Deaths peak age, males
- 65-69 years
- Deaths peak age, females
- 90-94 years
Correlation of estimated annual percentage change (EAPC) with socio-demographic index (SDI)
- Strong negative correlation between EAPC in age-standardized DALY and death rates and the SDI
Original publication
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