Self-harm hospitalization following bariatric surgery in adolescents and young adults

While bariatric surgery has demonstrated physical and psychological benefits, a risk of suicide and non-fatal self-harm has also been shown. The aim of this study was to compared the rate of hospitalization for self-harm during a three-year observational follow-up period between adolescents/young adults who underwent bariatric surgery in France in 2013-2014 and two control groups.
Source: Clinical Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Authors: Tags: Original article Source Type: research