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
- type diabetes
- affordable care act
- electronic health record
- palliative care
- big data
- quality improvement
- high fat diet induced
- health information
- cancer therapy
- high resolution
- adverse drug
- mental health
- risk factors
- drug delivery
- data analysis
- machine learning
- pain management
- emergency department
- mass spectrometry