Understanding the clinical characteristics associated with health care costs and cost savings upon weight reduction in individuals with obesity or overweight.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aimed to (1) identify characteristics of people with obesity or overweight that are predictive of health care costs; and (2) identify potential subgroups associated with weight reduction and cost savings following weight reduction interventions.

Materials and methods

This retrospective cohort study used the Optum MarketClarity database from 2014 to 2022. The primary objective was assessed among individuals ≥19 years old with obesity/overweight with ≥12 months of continuous medical/pharmacy enrolment (primary cohort; index date: date of body mass index [BMI] measure ≥27 kg/m² closest to December 31, 2022). The secondary objective was assessed among individuals using obesity management medication (OMM cohort)/bariatric surgery (surgery cohort). Gener

SUBMITTER: Li X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515767 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature