Determinants of acute weight gain during regional conflict among individuals with overweight and obesity receiving targeted multidisciplinary care.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

People living with obesity are susceptible to weight gain during periods of extreme stress. Identifying modifiable risk factors is crucial in regions affected by frequent conflict.

Methods

We therefore sent a survey to patients followed in a weight management clinic shortly after the 2023 onset of the Israel-Hamas war.

Results

Responses (n = 285) were collected for analysis a median of 58 days (IQR 48-58) after the conflict erupted and compared between subjects who did and did not experience acute, significant weight gain (≥ 3%). Median age was 57 (IQR 46-67) and 66.5% were female. Baseline median BMI was 33.2 kg/m² (IQR 29.8-39.0), and 67.6% were taking anti-obesity medications (AOMs). Roughly two-thirds reported reduced sleep quality and increased

SUBMITTER: Minsky N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861986 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature