A foresight whole systems obesity classification for the English UK biobank cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The number of people living with obesity or who are overweight presents a global challenge, and the development of effective interventions is hampered by a lack of research which takes a joined up, whole system, approach that considers multiple elements of the complex obesity system together. We need to better understand the collective characteristics and behaviours of those who are overweight or have obesity and how these differ from those who maintain a healthy weight.

Methods

Using the UK Biobank cohort we develop an obesity classification system using k-means clustering. Variable selection from the UK Biobank cohort is informed by the Foresight obesity system map across key domains (Societal Influences, Individual Psychology, Individual Physiology, Individual

SUBMITTER: Clark S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8856870 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature