Obesity Research

More than a third of Americans are obese, which puts them at risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes and some cancers. Obesity is also a cause of rising health costs in the U.S. Obesity means a person has 20 percent more body fat than what is healthy — a body mass index of 30 or more. Research into prevention and treatment is critical to improving the health of the nation.

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Publications

Characterizing Obesity in a Large Health Care Delivery System

Examining paradoxical session attendance and weight loss relationships in a clinic based lifestyle modification intervention

Lifestyle change program engagement in real-world clinical practice: a mixed-methods analysis

Variability in engagement and progress in efficacious integrated collaborative care for primary care patients with obesity and depression: within-treatment analysis in the RAINBOW trial.

Perioperative complications stratified by body mass index for the direct anterior approach to total hip arthroplasty.

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Research Studies

HOMBRE (Hombres con Opciones para Mejorar el Bienestar y bajar el Riesgo de Enfermedades crónicas)

Engaging Self-Regulation Targets to Understand the Mechanisms of Behavior Change and Improve Mood and Weight Outcomes

Teen Lifestyle Balance: Obesity Management and Prevention in Primary Care

Culturally Adapted DPP [Diabetes Prevention Program] Intervention for Mexican Americans in Primary Care: An RCT [randomized controlled trial]

Research Aimed at Improving Both Mood and Weight (RAINBOW)

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Featured Investigator

Kristen M.J. Azar

Kristen M.J. Azar

R.N., BSN, MSN/MPH

Investigator

Kristen M.J. Azar, RN, MSN/MPH, is Investigator, specializing in health disparities, chronic disease prevention, and behavior change interventions.

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