What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess the impact of obesity and related complications on healthcare utilization and costs in the US.

March 12, 2026Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism0 citationsOpen Access

Healthcare Resource Utilisation and Cost of Obesity and Related Complications in the United States: A Systematic Literature Review

JAJ. Almandoz JAJamy D. Ard CGChellse Gazda

Puntos clave

The aim is to assess the impact of obesity and related complications on healthcare utilization and costs in the US.
Conducted a systematic literature review
Analyzed existing data on obesity, healthcare costs, and resource utilization
Identified trends in prevention and treatment approaches
The prevalence of obesity contributes significantly to increased healthcare costs.
Complications related to obesity further strain healthcare resources.
Effective prevention strategies could mitigate some financial burdens on the healthcare system.

Resumen

The rising rates of obesity and overweight with/without ORCs create a burden on individuals and the US healthcare system, highlighting a need for more effective prevention and treatments to improve health and reduce associated healthcare costs.

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