Association Between Family Structure and Obesity among Korean Adolescents | Synapse
February 11, 2026Open Access
Association Between Family Structure and Obesity among Korean Adolescents
Key Points
To investigate the link between family structure and obesity levels in Korean adolescents.
Analyzed obesity rates among adolescents in different family structures.
Focused on those living with grandparents.
Adolescents living with grandparents exhibited higher odds of being overweight or obese.
Indicates a potential impact of family dynamics on adolescent health.
Abstract
Korean adolescents living with grandparents had higher odds of being overweight or obese. Accordingly, further research is warranted to explore how family structure influences adolescent obesity.