Table 3 Patient characteristics

Proportion female

63%

Mean age (years)

49.1

Mean BMI (kg/m²)

36.4

Comorbidities (mean)

1.8 per patient

 Cardiovascular (N = 449)

50%

  Hypertension

67%

  Dyslipidemia

88%

  Major adverse cardiovascular events

8%

 Metabolic (N = 442)

49%

  Diabetes

65%

  Polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS],

14%

  Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD]

31%

  Gout

7%

  Hypothyroidism

20%

 Mental health (N = 292)

33%

  Depression

74%

  Anxiety

64%

  Binge-eating disorder

20%

  Attention deficit–hyperactivity disorder [ADHD]

9%

 Other obesity-related comorbidities (N = 373)

41%

  Osteoarthritis [OA]

63%

  Obstructive sleep apnea [OSA]

42%

  Gastroesophageal reflux disease [GERD]

43%

  Urinary issues

10%

 None

10%

Reason for appointment

 Obesity-related complication

38%

 Focus on weight

33%

 Acute condition

19%

 Other

10%