Randomized Controlled Trials to Treat Obesity in Military Populations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, overweight and obesity have reached an alarmingly high incidence and prevalence worldwide; they have also been steadily increasing in military populations. Military personnel, as an occupational group, are often exposed to stressful and harmful environments that represent a risk factor for disordered eating, with major repercussions on both physical and mental health. This study aims to explore the effectiveness of weight loss interventions and assess the significance of current obesity treatments for these populations. Three online databases (PubMed, PsycInfo, and Web of Science) were screened to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs) aiming to treat obesity in active-duty military personnel and veterans. Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for body weight (

SUBMITTER: Gravina D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10674729 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature