Burden of disease attributable to high body mass index: an analysis of data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity represents a major global health challenge with important clinical implications. Despite its recognized importance, the global disease burden attributable to high body mass index (BMI) remains less well understood.

Methods

We systematically analyzed global deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) attributable to high BMI using the methodology and analytical approaches of the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2021. High BMI was defined as a BMI over 25 kg/m² for individuals aged ≥20 years. The Socio-Demographic Index (SDI) was used as a composite measure to assess the level of socio-economic development across different regions. Subgroup analyses considered age, sex, year, geographical location, and SDI.

Findings

From 1990 to 2

SUBMITTER: Zhou XD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11462227 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature