Clinical and Humanistic Burden of Adult Obesity in Asia-Pacific: A Systematic Literature Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity continues to be an increasing global health concern. However, the burden of obesity within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is less well defined relative to Western countries.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted to characterise disease burden in people with obesity within the APAC region (defined as body mass index of ≥ 30 kg/m² in Australia and Taiwan, ≥ 28 kg/m² in China, and ≥ 25 kg/m² in Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong). The presence of obesity-related complications and impact of obesity on patient-reported outcomes is described.

Results

Complications were reported at significantly higher rates in people with obesity compared to people with a normal weight. Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, and

SUBMITTER: Artime E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12474703 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature