Disorders of the gut-brain interaction among European people with obesity: Prevalence and burden of compatible symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prevalence of disorders of the gut-brain interaction (DGBI) among people with obesity in the general population is unknown. Our aim was to assess the prevalence of DGBI among obese subjects in the general population in comparison with normal or overweight subjects, as well as exploring factors associated with DGBI in obesity in Europe.

Methods

We included subjects who completed the internet-based survey of the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology study in 11 European countries. Obesity was defined as a BMI>30 kg/m² and participants were divided into three classes: 1: BMI 30 to <35 kg/m², 2: BMI 35 to <40 kg/m², and 3: BMI 40 kg/m² or higher. The prevalence of symptoms compatible with DGBI was reported and compared b

SUBMITTER: Melchior C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12269724 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature