This study investigated 10-year trends in weight and prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity among people with disabilities in South Korea (2008-2017), comparing them to those without disabilities. Using national disability registration and health checkup data, age-standardized prevalence was analyzed. Results showed increasing obesity and severe obesity prevalence regardless of sex and disability status. Underweight prevalence decreased in the non-disabled but remained steady or increased in the disabled. People with disabilities had higher odds of underweight and obesity, particularly women with severe disabilities and mental/developmental disabilities who showed a higher probability of severe obesity. The study concludes that simultaneous efforts are needed to address both obesity and underweight in this population.
Publisher
International Journal of Obesity
Published On
Dec 03, 2021
Authors
Dong-Hwa Lee, So Young Kim, Jong Eun Park, Hyun Jeong Jeon, Jong-Hyock Park, Ichiro Kawachi
Tags
obesity
underweight
disabilities
South Korea
health trends
prevalence
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