Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity.
Level 4 - case-series / case-control
Cross-sectional observational study
PubMed 42008248 · doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2026.0428
What was done
This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence of co-occurring alcohol use conditions (heavy drinking and alcohol use disorder) and obesity among US adults across subgroups defined by sex, age, race and ethnicity, and other demographic factors.
What was found
The abstract provides no quantitative data, prevalence estimates, effect sizes, or numerical findings.
Why it matters
Characterizing the overlap between alcohol misuse and obesity can help identify high-risk populations facing compounded metabolic and hepatic disease risks.
Limits
The abstract reports no sample size, data source, or specific numerical findings. The cross-sectional design precludes establishing temporal or causal relationships between alcohol use patterns and obesity.
Cited by
- context Individuals with an alcohol use disorder are approximately 70% more likely to also be overweight.