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Area of Science:

  • Obesity research
  • Men's health
  • Public health

Background:

  • Global data indicate a higher prevalence of overweight and obese males compared to females in certain regions.
  • The gender disparity in obesity is widening, particularly for overweight classifications, and male obesity is increasing in Korea.
  • Current research on male obesity is less prevalent than on female obesity, often neglecting factors like obesity type, hormones, and body image awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the increasing prevalence of male obesity and the widening gender gap.
  • To identify gaps in current research concerning male obesity, including obesity types and hormonal influences.
  • To advocate for integrated research approaches that consider socio-demographic and physiological factors for effective male obesity interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of global and regional prevalence data for male and female obesity and overweight.
  • Review of existing literature on male obesity research, identifying understudied areas.
  • Discussion of the need for integrated approaches in studying and treating male obesity.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of overweight and obese males significantly exceeds that of females in some areas.
  • The gender gap in overweight and obesity is increasing, with male obesity showing a continuous rise in Korea.
  • Research has historically overlooked specific male factors in obesity, such as hormonal influences and body shape awareness.

Conclusions:

  • There is a critical need to address the growing prevalence of male obesity and the associated gender gap.
  • Future research should adopt integrated approaches, evaluating socio-demographic and physiological characteristics.
  • Effective interventions for male obesity require a deeper understanding of individual variability and root causes, moving beyond symptomatic treatment.