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This is a Meta-Analysis study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

Prevalence of negative emotional eating in middle-aged adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review highlights 16% prevalence of negative emotional eating in middle-aged adults, indicating obesity risk amidst emotional responses.

Pooled prevalence of negative emotional eating in middle-aged adults was 16%, with significant variations by demographics.
Meta-analysis included 38 studies with 13,662 participants, focusing on prevalence and factors of emotional eating.
Subgroup analyses revealed higher prevalence among younger females and those in high-income countries, suggesting targeted interventions may be necessary.
Findings emphasize the need for early identification and behavior modification to combat obesity and related health issues.

Sze et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review highlights 16% prevalence of negative emotional eating in middle-aged adults, indicating obesity risk amidst emotional responses.

Pooled prevalence of negative emotional eating in middle-aged adults was 16%, with significant variations by demographics.
Meta-analysis included 38 studies with 13,662 participants, focusing on prevalence and factors of emotional eating.
Subgroup analyses revealed higher prevalence among younger females and those in high-income countries, suggesting targeted interventions may be necessary.
Findings emphasize the need for early identification and behavior modification to combat obesity and related health issues.

Sze et al. (2025) studied this question.

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