Real-world costs of obesity-related complications over eight years: a US retrospective cohort study in 28,500 individuals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity-related complications (ORCs) are associated with high costs for healthcare systems. We assessed the relationship between comorbidity burden, represented by both number and type of 14 specific ORCs, and total healthcare costs over time in people with obesity in the USA.

Methods

Adults (≥ 18 years old) identified from linked electronic medical records and administrative claims databases, with a body mass index measurement of 30-< 70 kg/m² between 1 January 2007 and 31 March 2012 (earliest measurement: index date), and with continuous enrolment for ≥ 1 year pre index (baseline year) and ≥ 8 years post index, were included. Individuals were grouped by type and number of ORCs during the pre-index baseline year. The primary outcome was annual total ad

SUBMITTER: Pearson-Stuttard J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10663144 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature