A systematic review of the burden of, access to services for and perceptions of patients with overweight and obesity, in humanitarian crisis settings.
Thomas ShortlandMajel McGranahanDaniel E StewartOyinlola OyebodeSaran ShantikumarWilliam ProtoBassit MalikRoger YauMaddie CobbinAmmar SabouniGavin RudgeFarah KidyPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Overweight and obesity varied in crisis affected populations but were rarely absent. Improved reporting of existing data could provide more accurate estimates. Worsening obesity may be prevented by acting earlier in long-term crises and targeting risk groups. The use of waist circumference would provide useful additional information. Gaps remain in understanding the existing cascade of care. Cultural norms around diet and ideal body size vary.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- body mass index
- weight loss
- public health
- weight gain
- primary care
- body weight
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- insulin resistance
- affordable care act
- palliative care
- type diabetes
- health information
- electronic health record
- high resolution
- adverse drug
- quality improvement
- big data
- high fat diet induced
- emergency department
- mental health
- pain management
- genetic diversity
- skeletal muscle
- adipose tissue
- drug delivery
- artificial intelligence
- chronic pain
- mass spectrometry