Association between Indicators of Inequality and Weight Change following a Behavioural Weight Loss Intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Weight loss through behavioural weight management interventions can have important health benefits for people with obesity. However, to maximise the health benefits, weight loss must be maintained. Evidence suggests that behavioural weight loss interventions do not exacerbate inequalities in the short term. However, no study has yet considered whether inequalities exist in long-term weight change following intervention. We aimed to investigate if there are inequalities in weight change following weight loss intervention.

Methods

We conducted a cohort analysis of data from the Weight Loss Referrals for Adults in Primary Care (WRAP) trial (N = 1,267). WRAP randomised participants to receive a brief intervention information booklet or vouchers for 12-weeks or 52-we

SUBMITTER: Birch JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10028366 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature