Financial Impact of Obesity and Bariatric Surgery

Overview

Journal Med Clin North Am

Specialty General Medicine

Date 2007 May 19

PMID 17509381

Citations 19

Authors

Kinga A Powers

Scott T Rehrig

Daniel B Jones

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Abstract

Obesity constitutes a major health problem with serious social and economic consequences worldwide. In North America, nearly one third of the population is obese, and this figure includes children and adolescents who are likely to become obese adults. Obesity carries a great financial impact on society; consequently, treating morbidly obese patients with surgery may offer substantial economic savings. This article summarizes the financial burdens of obesity and the economics of treating obesity in North America. It addresses the medical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery and the new regulations and accreditations for bariatric surgery programs.

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