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ReviewArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2024

Obesity management: sex-specific considerations.

Tobias Kantowski, Clarissa Schulze Zur Wiesch, Jens Aberle, Anne Lautenbach

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Review in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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18 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Tobias KantowskiThe University Obesity Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany. t.kantowski@uke.de.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1714-9798
Clarissa Schulze Zur WieschThe University Obesity Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Jens AberleThe University Obesity Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
Anne LautenbachThe University Obesity Center, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Obesity is a global health issue that has grown to epidemic proportions. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), overweight and obesity are responsible for more than 1.2 million deaths in Europe each year, representing > 13% of the region's total mortality. Highly processed, calorie-dense foods and reduced physical activity are considered as primary drivers of obesity, but genetic predisposition also plays a significant role. Notably, obesity is more prevalent in women than in men in most countries, and several obesity-related comorbidities exhibit sex-specific pathways. Treatment indication depends on BMI (body mass index), as well as existing comorbidities and risk factors. To reduce obesity-associated comorbidities, a permanent reduction in body weight of (at least) 5-10% is recommended. Treatment guidelines suggest an escalating stepwise approach including lifestyle intervention, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric-metabolic surgery. As cumulative evidence suggests differences in weight loss outcomes, there is growing interest in sex-specific considerations in obesity management. However, most trials do not report weight loss or changes in body composition separately for women and men. Here, we discuss state-of-the-art obesity management and focus on current data about the impact of sex on weight loss outcomes.

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Bariatric SurgeryObesityBody WeightFemaleHumansMaleOverweightWeight LossBariatric surgeryConservative therapyObesityPharmacotherapySex-specific differences

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PMCPMC11018683

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