Meta-analysis of Suicide and Self-harm following Bariatric Surgery

Background: Bariatric surgery dramatically improves quality of life in several domains. However, several researchers have reported an increased risk for suicide and self-harm following surgery. Others have failed to find an increased risk, and reasons for the disparity are not obvious. This meta-analysis examined the association between bariatric surgery and suicide or self-harm. It also explored possible moderators of this association. Twenty-eight studies of persons who had undergone bariatric surgery were identified.
Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research