Obesity in Adolescents and Youth: The Case for and against Bariatric Surgery

Obesity and its associated sequelae of hypertension, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), disturbances of reproduction, sleep apnea, and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis has been termed the plague of the 21st century and is increasing throughout the world in both adults and children.1-12
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Medical progress Source Type: research