Mixed
People with overweight or obesity and metabolic comorbidities experience significantly higher work impairment (activity impairment and presenteeism) compared to those without such comorbidities.
If you have overweight or obesity and metabolic conditions like diabetes, your work productivity is likely significantly lower than someone with the same BMI but no metabolic issues. This is due to reduced activity levels and effectiveness at work, which are key targets for treatment.
All WPAI:SHP scores were also higher in PLwO with a metabolic comorbidity than without, with P values <.05 for activity impairment... and presenteeism...
Why this rating
Cross-sectional survey with small sample size for survey respondents.
Source
Impact of Body Mass Index and Comorbidities on Health-Related Quality of Life and Work Productivity in People With Overweight or Obesity: A Survey-Based Study in the United Kingdom
Andrea Leith et al. · Journal of health economics and outcomes research · 2025
DOI 10.36469/001c.141081
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