Real-world characteristics and management approaches of older Japanese individuals with obesity disease

Current Medical Research and Opinion 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ryo Suzuki, Andrea Leith, Lewis Harrison, Yoshinori Tanizawa, Moemi Urano, Mihoko Yoshino, Esther Artime, Julie Mount
DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2026.2652738
Cited by: 1
References: 57

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical characteristics, treatment approaches, and disease burden among older people with obesity disease (PwOD) in Japan. METHODS: Secondary data from the Japanese cohort of the real-world, cross-sectional Adelphi Obesity Disease Specific Programme survey (July-December 2022) were analyzed. Physician's and PwOD's self-reported responses, including quality of life based on the Short Form Health Survey Version 2.0 (SF-36v2.0) and activity impairment from the Work Productivity and Activity Impairment (WPAI) questionnaire, were described by age group (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention Physical Activity and Health Diabetes Cardiovascular Risks and Lipoproteins

Publication details

Journal / source
Current Medical Research and Opinion
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
42
Issue
2
Pages
265–279
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN