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The research aims to analyze obesity transitions across different ages, periods, and cohorts to improve understanding of obesity patterns.

April 12, 2026Open Access

Obesity Transitions by Age, Period, and Cohort: A Population-Based Application of the Lancet Commission Framework in the United States and Korea

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The research aims to analyze obesity transitions across different ages, periods, and cohorts to improve understanding of obesity patterns.
Applied the Lancet Commission framework to obesity data
Conducted a population-based analysis in the United States and Korea
Examined sex-specific and generational obesity patterns
Identified significant variations in obesity rates related to age and cohort
Demonstrated the importance of expanded definitions of obesity
Supported life-course approaches in obesity prevention strategies

Abstract

Our findings emphasize the utility of expanded obesity definitions and APC analysis in capturing sex-specific and generational patterns of obesity and related complications. They support adopting life-course, cohort-informed approaches in obesity prevention.

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Jo et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69db36a04fe01fead37c4aa9 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.4093/dmj.2025.0918

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