Do sex differences in reported weight loss intentions and behaviours persist across demographic characteristics and weight status in youth? A systematic review.
Stephanie A Houle-JohnsonLisa KakinamiPublished in: BMC public health (2018)
Researchers should consider demographic characteristics when reporting prevalence information for weight loss intentions and behaviours, as certain groups might require more targeted public health initiatives. Across characteristics, prevalence ranges were broad for weight loss intentions and use of particular strategies, suggesting the need to standardize and refine data collection and reporting practices in this literature.
Keyphrases
- weight loss
- bariatric surgery
- public health
- roux en y gastric bypass
- gastric bypass
- risk factors
- systematic review
- weight gain
- primary care
- physical activity
- healthcare
- glycemic control
- emergency department
- mental health
- young adults
- body mass index
- type diabetes
- big data
- machine learning
- metabolic syndrome
- deep learning
- skeletal muscle
- body weight