Prevalence of obesity and associated health risks in soldiers of the German Armed Forces

Prevalence of obesity and associated health risks in soldiers of the German Armed Forces

Abstract Background Obesity rates are rising in the armed forces of Western democratic countries, impacting military readiness and health. This highlights the need for preventive health risk assessments and countermeasures. Methods Using mandatory health examination data from 2018 to 2022, we analyz...

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Main Authors: Lorenz Scheit, Jan Schröder, Selina Will, Rüdiger Reer, Manuela Andrea Hoffmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Subjects:
Bundeswehr
Armed forces
Military readiness
Body mass index
Waist circumference
Overweight
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12995-024-00411-y

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