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Having one or more chronic medical conditions significantly increases the odds of early dropout from commercial weight-loss programs.
If you have chronic health conditions, be aware that you are at higher risk for dropping out of weight-loss programs. Proactively communicate with your coach and healthcare provider to manage these competing demands.
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Having ≥1 chronic condition (odds ratio [OR] 1.41, p < 0.001) ... significantly increased the odds of early dropout.
Why this rating
Large sample size and statistically significant multivariate analysis.
Source
Factors associated with early dropout in an employer‐based commercial weight‐loss program
Eleanore Alexander et al. · Obesity Science & Practice · 2018
DOI 10.1002/osp4.304
cohort · n=5274Cited 17×
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