Study Finds Marriage Triples Obesity Risk for Men but Not Women

Research suggests societal attitudes and lifestyle changes contribute to men's higher obesity rates after marriage, while women face different pressures.

A Polish study revealed that married men are 3.2 times more likely to be obese compared to unmarried men, while no significant obesity risk increase was found for married women.
Marriage raises the likelihood of being overweight by 62% in men and 39% in women, highlighting gender differences in post-marriage weight gain.
Cultural pressures may explain why women are less likely to become obese, as societal stigma often drives them to take proactive weight management measures.
Age was identified as an additional risk factor, with the likelihood of being overweight or obese increasing incrementally each year for both sexes.
The findings, based on data from over 2,400 Polish participants, will be presented at the European Congress on Obesity in Spain this May.