Ensuring Equitable Use of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents

The rising rate of adolescent obesity in the U.S. is well established, and a large amount of evidence has accumulated that demonstrates the safety and efficacy of metabolic and bariatric surgery in this population [1,2]. Although weight management programs have emerged in many locations, these dietary, activity-based, and behavioral interventions are frequently more effective in the short-term than the long-term [3]. In addition, adolescent bariatric surgery results in a greater reduction in both weight and body mass index (BMI) compared with lifestyle modifications alone [4,5].
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - Category: Child Development Authors: Tags: Editorial Source Type: research