Overweight/obesity, gestational weight gain, postpartum weight retention, and maternal/neonatal complications in the military

CONCLUSIONS: Excessive GWG is frequent among TRICARE beneficiaries, particularly active-duty personnel, and is strongly associated with costly maternal/neonatal complications. Substantial PPWR is also common in this population, with excessive GWG as a key risk factor.PMID:38650523 | DOI:10.1002/oby.24016

Source: Obesity - April 23, 2024 Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Rebecca A Krukowski Erin Solomon Juan Lang Emily Stone Wen You Rosemary Estevez Burns Carol Copeland Zoran Bursac Marion E Hare Teresa M Waters Source Type: research