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Area of Science:

  • Military health
  • Public health
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Global rise in obesity presents significant health challenges.
  • Assessing overweight and obesity prevalence in the French Armed Forces is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively assess overweight and obesity prevalence within the French Armed Forces.
  • To identify demographic and occupational factors associated with higher prevalence.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study using 2018 Unique Medical-Military Software (UMMS) data.
  • Inclusion of active French Military personnel aged 18+ from 2017 periodic medical examinations.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) used for classification; random sampling for a representative sample.

Main Results:

  • 17,082 individuals analyzed; mean age 33.5 years.
  • Overall prevalence: 36.1% overweight, 9.6% obese.
  • Significant sex differences in BMI and overweight rates (women lower); obesity rates similar.
  • BMI increased with age; highest obesity in non-commissioned officers (NCOs).
  • Gendarmes showed highest BMI and overweight rates (50.1%).

Conclusions:

  • Obesity prevalence lower than general population, but overweight prevalence is equivalent.
  • The global obesity and overweight epidemic impacts armed forces.
  • France appears less affected than other Western armies.
  • Targeted prevention for NCOs and national gendarmerie is essential.