Combating military obesity: stigma's persistent impact on operational readiness

Abstract: Obesity poses a complex challenge to recruitment, readiness, and retention within the U.S. Armed Forces. Amidst an escalating military recruiting crisis, pre-accession …

The medical burden of obesity and overweight in the US military: association of BMI with clinically diagnosed medical conditions in United States military service members

Abstract: Background: A high BMI is associated with various medical conditions, notably type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and mental health disorders. In the US military, …

The experience of living with polycystic ovary syndrome in the military

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most prevalent reproductive endocrinopathy in women, ranging from 5% to 26% depending on diagnostic criteria …

Design of the CHARGE study: A randomized control trial evaluating a novel treatment for Veterans with binge eating disorder and overweight and obesity

Abstract: A large number of Veterans experience binge eating and overweight or obesity, which are associated with significant health and psychological consequences. The …

Evaluation of health behaviours of Polish Army soldiers in relation to demographic factors, body weight and type of Armed Forces

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: The aim of this article is to assess the health behaviors of Polish Army soldiers participating in the National Health Programme 2016-2020 in relation to …

Associations among stress, internalized weight stigma, emotional eating, and body composition in active-duty service members enrolling in a randomized controlled trial of a weight management program

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Obesity is a critical public health concern with particular relevance to US military personnel. Stress and internalized weight stigma ("stigma") may …

Depression, insomnia, and obesity among post-9/11 Veterans: eating pathology as a distinct health risk behavior

Abstract: Understanding the interrelationships between co-occurring chronic health conditions and health behaviors is critical to developing interventions to successfully change …

Association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with obesity-related health behaviors in older veterans with hypertension

Abstract: The objective is to evaluate the association of the built environment and neighborhood resources with exercise, diet, and body mass index (BMI). Person-level data were …

Characteristics of Active Duty Service Members Referred to the Navy's Weight-Management Program

Abstract: Rates of overweight and obesity have increased in the military, particularly in the U.S. Navy. While the Navy has implemented weight-management programs like ShipShape, …

Exploring Health Outcomes for U.S. Veterans Compared to Non-Veterans from 2003 to 2019

Abstract: The physical demands on U.S. service members have increased significantly over the past several decades as the number of military operations requiring overseas …

Obesity and Morbidity Risk in the U.S. Veteran

Abstract: The obesity epidemic in the United States has been well documented and serves as the basis for a number of health interventions across the nation. However, those who …

Examining physical health conditions and associations of pain, obesity, and function of UK Veterans diagnosed with PTSD and other mental health conditions

Abstract: Introduction: Little is known about the physical health conditions experienced by United Kingdom (UK) military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or …