Disparity in access to bariatric surgery among African-American men

ConclusionsDespite being eligible for MBS based on both BMI and obesity-related comorbidities, AA men are significantly less likely to undergo MBS. Those AA men who receive surgery are significantly younger than White men but also experience greater comorbidities compared to White men and all women. Further longitudinal studies into patient-, system-, and provider-level barriers are necessary to understand and address these disparities.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research