Concerning Greater Social Contexts in Bariatric Surgery Availability and Telomere Length Outcomes —Reply

This study population is also representative of the diverse ethnic representation present in the San Francisco Bay Area, as we have cited. While we do have patient zip code data that could be used for income status, this is a broad assessment not appropriate for individual-level analysis. Education is a key parameter that should be measured in the future, and we appreciate the authors ’ suggestion.
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