Racial Differences in Psychological Symptoms and Eating Behaviors Among Bariatric Surgery Candidates

ConclusionWhite patients appear to have higher levels of presurgical problematic eating as compared with Black patients pursuing bariatric surgery; thus, these measurements of problematic eating may not explain the racial disparity in outcomes. However, future research should determine whether measures are valid among diverse populations and identify additional factors that may contribute to racial disparities in bariatric outcomes.
Source: Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research