Systematic review and meta-analysis shows higher obesity prevalence and incidence in psoriasis patients, highlighting a dose-response link with disease severity.
Overall, compared with the general population, psoriasis patients have higher prevalence and incidence of obesity. Patients with severe psoriasis have greater odds of obesity than those with mild psoriasis.
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