Trends and projections of overweight and obesity among midlife women in the United States, 1990-2050: A sub‑study of the Global Burden of Disease 2021.

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze trends and projections of overweight and obesity in midlife women from 1990 to 2050.
• Analyzed trends from the Global Burden of Disease data
• Focused on midlife women in the United States
• Identified shifts from overweight to obesity
• Significant increase in overweight and obesity among midlife women
• Shift observed from overweight status to obesity
• Need for menopause-specific strategies to address these trends