Medicine and Health

Real-world costs of obesity-related complications over eight years: a US retrospective cohort study in 28,500 individuals

J. Pearson-stuttard, T. Banerji, et al.

This groundbreaking research by Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard and team reveals the compelling relationship between obesity-related complications and rising healthcare costs in the US. Over an eight-year study, they found that as complications increase, so do costs, particularly in outpatient care. Discover the financial implications of chronic conditions like kidney disease and diabetes!

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Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between obesity-related complications (ORCs) and healthcare costs in a large US cohort. Adults with obesity (BMI 30–<70 kg/m²) were followed for eight years. Annual healthcare costs increased with the number of ORCs, with outpatient costs being the largest contributor. Specific ORCs like chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes showed significant cost increases over time. The presence of three or more ORCs was a significant cost driver.

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International Journal of Obesity

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Jonathan Pearson-Stuttard, Tania Banerji, Silvia Capuccio, Elisabeth de Laguniech, Mads D. Faurby, Christine Lundegaard Haase, Kasper Sommer Matthiessen, Aimee M. Near, Jenny Tse, Xiaohui Zhao, Marc Evans

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