The potential impact fraction of population weight reduction scenarios on non-communicable diseases in Belgium: application of the g-computation approach

Last updated on 14-12-2024 by Brecht Devleesschauwer

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Abstract:

Background Overweight is a major risk factor for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Europe, affecting almost 60% of all adults. Tackling obesity is therefore a key long-term health challenge and is vital to reduce premature mortality from NCDs. Methodological challenges remain however, to provide actionable evidence on the potential health benefits of population weight reduction interventions. This study aims to use a g-computation approach to assess the impact of hypothetical weight reduction scenarios on NCDs in Belgium in a multi-exposure context. Methods Belgian heal…

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