Obesity in the UK armed forces: Risk factors

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Objective: To assess the risk factors of obesity in terms of body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference in the UK Armed Forces. Methods: A quota sample from all UK services, of 2,448 men and 311 women aged 17-55 years. Results: The risk ratios for those with a BMI ≥27.5kg/m2 and waist circumference ≥94 cm in men were 0.21 (95% confi dence interval [CI], 0.13-0.34) for non-whites compared to whites, 0.55 (95% CI, 0.38-0.78) for commissioned officers compared to lower ranks, and 0.13 (95% CI, 0.06-0.31) for Royal Marines compared to the Army, but increased with age, 58.2 (95% CI, 19.6-172.7). Risk ratios were usually nonsignifi cant between service-demographic factors for BMI ≥27.5 kg/m 2 and waist circumference < 94 cm. Conclusions: The risk of obesity is highest in the Army and Royal Navy, whites, lower ranks, and older ages. BMI and waist circumference should be used together as measures of obesity. ©Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S. All rights.

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Sundin, J. N., Fear, N. T., Wessely, S., & Rona, R. J. (2011). Obesity in the UK armed forces: Risk factors. Military Medicine, 176(5), 507–512. https://doi.org/10.7205/MILMED-D-10-00260

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