Trends in Prevalence of Obesity and Related Cardiometabolic and Renal Complications in Korea: A Nationwide Study 2007 to 2022
With the increase in obesity, the prevalence of obesity-related comorbidities in the Korean population has risen. Young and middle-aged individuals with obesity are particularly vulnerable to these comorbidities, highlighting the need for early intervention and targeted healthcare strategies.
Authors
- Byung‐Wan Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9899-4992)
- Bong Soo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0542-2854)
- Eugene Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3237-3317)
- Jangho Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5604-821X)
- Yongho Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8454-976X)
- Eun Seok Kang
Institutions
- Yonsei University (KR)
- Korea Food Research Institute (KR)
- Keimyung University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Obesity & Metabolic Syndrome
- Published
- 2025-08-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7570/jomes24040
- Primary Topic
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea
- Korea Food Research Institute