Prevalence of Obesity According to Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference, and Waist-to-Height Ratio in Peru: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Vásquez-Romero Luisa Erika MilagrosORCID,Zuzunaga-Montoya Fiorella E.ORCID,Loayza-Castro Joan A.ORCID,Vigil-Ventura EnriqueORCID,Ramos WillyORCID,Vera-Ponce Víctor JuanORCID

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ABSTRACTIntroductionObesity is a global public health issue with significant health implications. However, studies on the prevalence of obesity in Peru have yielded varied results, highlighting the need for updated data to inform effective public health policies.ObjectiveThe primary objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of obesity in Peru using three anthropometric measures: body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR).MethodsBetween March and April 2024, a systematic review of published studies reporting the prevalence of obesity in Peru was conducted. The databases Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, PubMed, LILACS, and Scielo were Searched.ResultsOverall, the prevalence of obesity was 23.23%, 38.90%, and 81.53% according to BMI, WC, and WHtR, respectively. However, these figures show wide variability, ranging from 13.10% to 37.4% according to BMI and from 19.4% to 51.6% according to WC. The highest reported prevalence of obesity by WHtR was 85.4%. Nonetheless, only a fraction of these studies were published in the last five years, and few specifically focused on obesity as the primary objective.ConclusionsThe prevalence of obesity in Peru varies significantly depending on the anthropometric measure used. To improve the collection and frequency of data on obesity in Peru, it is recommended that cut-off points be standardized to be suitable for the country and that annual national surveys specifically designed for this purpose be implemented.

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

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