Trends in Prevalence of Obesity and Related Cardiometabolic and Renal Complications in Korea: A Nationwide Study 2007 to 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As obesity increases, the burden of obesity-related comorbidities also rises. However, the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities among individuals in Korea has not been evaluated.

Methods

Data from the 2007 to 2022 Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys database were analyzed (n=93,761). The prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, steatotic liver disease (SLD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) was analyzed based on the presence of obesity and central obesity. The prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities was examined according to age and sex.

Results

The prevalence of obesity has steadily increased from 31.5% in 2007-2009 to 37.4% in 2020-2022, with a more pronounced rise in men and those aged 19 to 39 years. Among indi

SUBMITTER: Han E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12583793 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature