The Obesity Epidemic and Bariatric Trends
The United States has experienced a significant increase in obesity over the past several decades, including a substantial increase in obesity-related comorbidities, such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and obstructive sleep apnea. With obesity reaching epidemic proportions, there has been an increasing need for surgical intervention as a treatment option. Bariatric procedures have not only contributed to the significant weight loss a patient may experience but they have also had a profound effect on the decrease of weight-related comorbidities.
Source: Clinics in Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Sanja Sljivic, Jeffrey A. Gusenoff Source Type: research
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