Sanderson, P. W. and Clemes, S. A. and Biddle, S. J. H. (2011) The correlates and treatment of obesity in military populations: a systematic review. Obesity Facts, 4 (3). pp. 229-237. ISSN 1662-4025
Abstract
Objective: The emergence of obesity as a distinct disease could have far reaching consequences for an organisation where optimum health and physical fitness are required for personnel to perform their occupational roles effectively. The objectives of this paper are to systematically review the literature concerning correlates and treatment of obesity in military populations. Methods: Through computerised searches of English language studies, 17 papers were identified (treatment (13), correlates (4)). Results: Successful treatment interventions incorporated exercise, healthy eating information, behavioural modification, self-monitoring, relapse prevention, and structured follow-up and were supported by trained personnel. Efficacy due to physical activity was underreported. Reduction in body fat rather than body weight was the most significant outcome. The major significant correlates of obesity were being enlisted personnel, male, ≥35 years of age, African-American/Hispanic ethnicity, and married (with spouse present). Conclusion: This systematic review highlights the deficit in knowledge concerning treatment and the lack of engagement in relation to the specific correlates of obesity in military populations. Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
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| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Date Deposited: | 12 May 2017 01:50 |
| Last Modified: | 12 May 2017 01:50 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Correlates; Military population; Obesity; Systematic review; Treatment; Public Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology; Internal Medicine; |
| Fields of Research : | 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1101 Medical Biochemistry and Metabolomics > 110107 Metabolic Medicine 11 Medical and Health Sciences > 1117 Public Health and Health Services > 111706 Epidemiology |
| Socio-Economic Objective: | C Society > 92 Health > 9204 Public Health (excl. Specific Population Health) > 920401 Behaviour and Health C Society > 92 Health > 9299 Other Health > 929999 Health not elsewhere classified |
| Identification Number or DOI: | 10.1159/000329450 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/31868 |
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