A study presented at the 2025 European Obesity Congress found that married men were at a significantly higher risk of obesity than women. The study also found that married men were 3.2 times more likely to be obese than unmarried men. According to Jim Pollard, a consultant at the Men's Health Forum, the increase in body weight in men may be due to stressful careers and unhealthy eating habits.
The researchers studied the medical and general health data of 2,405 men aged 50 and analyzed their body weight gain based on various factors. Factors such as marital status, age, and mental health were included in the statistical analysis.
Marriage was found to increase the risk of being overweight by 62% for men and 39% for women. This suggests that married men not only gain more weight, but also make lifestyle changes that affect their health.
A 2024 study in China found that men's body mass index (BMI) increased over the five years after marriage, due to higher calorie intake and less exercise. A study by the University of Bath found that married men were on average 1.4 kg heavier than their unmarried counterparts.
Studies have also shown that age is a major factor in weight gain. A study in Warsaw found that the risk of being overweight increased by 3% for men and 4% for women with increasing age. The risk of obesity also increased by 4% for men and 6% for women.
In addition, scientists have named depression as a risk factor for obesity in women. It turned out that the risk of obesity in women is doubled due to depression. In addition, lack of medical literacy increased the risk of obesity in women by 43 percent. However, these factors did not affect weight gain in men.
Catherine Jenner, director of the Obesity Alliance, said that this study suggests that excess weight is not simply a matter of personal choice, but a complex combination of social, psychological and environmental factors. In addition, it showed that the relationship between obesity and marriage in men, lifestyle changes, eating habits and social expectations affect health.
According to Joanna Sirda, a researcher at the University of Bath, the weight gain of married men after marriage is mainly due to social obligations and regular eating. Women, on the other hand, may gain excess weight due to societal pressure.
At the same time, the global obesity problem is still quite serious. Since 1990, global obesity rates have more than doubled. Today, more than 2.5 billion adults and children in the world suffer from excess weight. Experts predict that by 2050, more than half of adults and a third of children will be overweight.
Scientists and experts also emphasize the need to promote comprehensive policies and directions, taking into account social and environmental factors, to prevent obesity and overweight.
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