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  • Epidemiology
  • Veterans Health

Background:

  • Obesity is a national epidemic, disproportionately affecting U.S. military Veterans.
  • Veterans exhibit poorer health status compared to non-Veterans, increasing overall health risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine obesity rates and associated comorbidities in U.S. Veterans.
  • To compare obesity prevalence and health risks between Veteran and non-Veteran populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the 2018 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS).
  • Analyzed 437,467 observations for obesity and related conditions.
  • Employed statistical analysis to determine odds ratios for comorbidities.

Main Results:

  • U.S. Veterans showed a significantly higher risk of obesity.
  • Veterans had higher odds ratios for coronary heart disease (OR=2.63), stroke (OR=1.86), skin cancer (OR=2.18), other cancers (OR=1.73), COPD (OR=1.52), arthritis (OR=1.52), and diabetes (OR=1.61).
  • Depressive disorders showed a lower odds ratio in Veterans (OR=0.84).

Conclusions:

  • U.S. military Veterans face a significantly higher risk of obesity and associated comorbidities.
  • Findings highlight the need for targeted health interventions for the Veteran population.
  • The study underscores the importance of addressing the unique health challenges faced by Veterans.