International Journal of Obesity

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Obesity is a multi-disciplinary forum for research describing basic, clinical and applied studies in biochemistry, physiology, genetics and nutrition, molecular, metabolic, psychological and epidemiological aspects of obesity and related disorders.

We publish a range of content types including original research articles, technical reports, reviews, correspondence and brief communications that elaborate on significant advances in the field and cover topical issues.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.8
2024	4.20

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	2164

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	2991

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	1.589

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	258

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Nursing, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Global burden of obesity in 2005 and projections to 2030

  Citation: 2401

  Authors: T, W, C-S, K, J

• Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960–1994

  Citation: 2183

  Authors: KM, MD, RJ, CL

• Physical fitness in childhood and adolescence: a powerful marker of health

  Citation: 1850

  Authors: F B, J R, M J, M

• Reproducibility, power and validity of visual analogue scales in assessment of appetite sensations in single test meal studies

  Citation: 1791

  Authors: A, A, JE, A

• Long-term impact of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence on morbidity and premature mortality in adulthood: systematic review

  Citation: 1684

  Authors: J J, J

• Maternal obesity and pregnancy outcome: a study of 287 213 pregnancies in London

  Citation: 1245

  Authors: NJ, M, JP, J, M, RW, L, S

• Critical evaluation of energy intake using the Goldberg cut-off for energy intake:basal metabolic rate. A practical guide to its calculation, use and limitations

  Citation: 1203

  Authors: AE

• Accuracy of body mass index in diagnosing obesity in the adult general population

  Citation: 1143

  Authors: A, V K, J, R J, M L, J, T G, J A, F H, F

• Risks and consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity

  Citation: 1002

  Authors: A, RS

• The nutrition transition: worldwide obesity dynamics and their determinants

  Citation: 974

  Authors: B M, P

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