Association between adolescent obesity and early adulthood healthcare utilization-a two-cohort prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pediatric obesity is a growing global health challenge, with long-term implications for individuals and healthcare systems. Existing studies on the association between pediatric obesity and healthcare use in adulthood are limited and often rely on mathematical simulation models. This study aims to provide real-world data on the impact of adolescent obesity on specialized healthcare utilization and costs in early adulthood.

Methods

This study analyzed data from two longitudinal cohorts: a population-based cohort from Norway (Young-HUNT) and a clinical cohort from Sweden (BORIS), the latter with matched general population comparators. Individuals included were born between 1987 and 1994, with BMI measurements at ages 13-19, and follow-up data from ages 20 to 30 year

SUBMITTER: Hagman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11752954 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature