Objective:
To address and correct a coding error in the reported weighted prevalence estimates for adults with obesity in the article 'Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity.'
Approach:
- Correction Issued: Corrections were made to the text, Table, and Figure of the article 'Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity,' published online first on April 20, 2026, and in the June 2026 issue of JAMA Internal Medicine.
Key Findings:
- A coding error was identified affecting the reported weighted prevalence estimates for adults with obesity in the article 'Heavy Drinking, Alcohol Use Disorder, and Obesity.'
- The revisions do not alter the underlying data, analyses, or conclusions of the study.
Interpretation:
The corrections clarify the reported data without changing the overall findings.
Conclusion:
The corrections ensure accuracy in the reported prevalence estimates for adults with obesity while maintaining the integrity of the original study.
Sources:
Based on findings from:
Errors in Text, Table, and Figure
Jama Internal Medicine, 2026.
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2852483
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