Identifying adults at high-risk for change in weight and BMI in England: a longitudinal, large-scale, population-based cohort study using electronic health records
Study (n=2,092,260) found young adults (age 18–24 years) have highest absolute and relative risk for transitioning to a higher BMI category than older age groups, with smaller additional contributions to risk of BMI changes from living in socially deprived regions and ethnicity
Source:
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology
SPS commentary:
A commentary notes that this is the largest study to examine weight-change patterns using electronic health records in a wide range of age groups that captures adulthood in its entirety. It suggests the platform presented in this study could serve as a valuable tool for monitoring the effectiveness of future intervention efforts for obesity prevention.