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Obesity Reviews

Obesity Reviews is the official reviews journal of the World Obesity Federation. It publishes reviews across all disciplines related to obesity and its comorbidities, including basic and behavioral sciences, clinical treatment and outcomes, epidemiology, prevention, and public health, and aims to contribute to education and interprofessional developments by planning pro and con reviews on current controversies.

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Subject Endocrinology & Metabolism
Impact Factor 7.4
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 1467-7881
eISSN 1467-789X
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Subscription journal with discounted subscription rates available for members of associations affiliated with World Obesity.

Submission Instructions

Obesity Reviews accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract should be about 200 words. Abstract type is not specified for Review Articles.
Manuscript Review Articles are recommended to be approximately 10 pages including references, tables, and figures, with text reduced as needed to stay within this limit. Review Articles should be divided into an abstract, introduction, text subdivided in paragraphs, and conclusion or discussion. Manuscript may include up to seven keywords, and Practitioner Points are optional with no more than three key points.
References References must follow AMA style. References must be numbered in the order cited, list up to six authors, use the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than six, begin with the title if there is no author, and use abbreviated periodical titles.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables may be embedded in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files at initial submission.
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Recent Publications

Issue Information

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10.1111/obr.70237
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Long‐Term Exercise Training for Liver Enzymes and Liver Fat in Adults With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A Multilevel Dose–Response Meta‐Analysis

Dashuai Li, Yaochi Cui, Zan Li

10.1111/obr.70250
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GLP‐1 Receptor Agonists and Cancer Risk in Obesity Treatment

Lorne J. Hofseth, E. Angela Murphy, Mary C. Playdon, Liza Makowski, Anna R. Ibele, Ciaran M. Fairman, James R. Hebert

10.1111/obr.70247
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Correction to “Abstracts of the International Congress on Obesity 2026”

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10.1111/obr.70241
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Influence of GLP‐1‐Based Pharmacotherapies on Eating Behavior, Appetite, and Energy Intake in Adults With Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Clarissa Dakin, Jordan D. Beaumont, Beverley O′Hara

10.1111/obr.70245
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

96 days submission to first decision (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter should be included with the submission. The title page should include the name and address and telephone and fax numbers of the author to whom correspondence and proofs should be sent, and the submission should include the email address of each listed author.

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What are the publication costs?

Subscription journal with discounted subscription rates available for members of associations affiliated with World Obesity.

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Research Topics

Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Obesity and Health Practices Diet and metabolism studies Eating Disorders and Behaviors Body Composition Measurement Techniques Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Adipose Tissue and Metabolism Nutritional Studies and Diet Physical Activity and Health Birth, Development, and Health Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment Educational Robotics and Engineering Regulation of Appetite and Obesity Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling Health and Lifestyle Studies Behavioral Health and Interventions Nutrition and Health in Aging Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases Diabetes Treatment and Management

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