Despite risks, undergoing weight loss surgery would be safer than living with obesity, say researchers.
Despite risks, undergoing weight loss surgery would be safer than living with obesity, according to researchers.
According to Christopher Still, D.O., director of the Geisinger Centre for Nutrition and Weight Management, the risk associated with bariatric weight-loss surgery pale in comparison to the health complications that can be caused by obesity.
Ideal Body Weight - A Global Issue
India and China, which are epicenters of a booming economy, are now witnessing a steady rise in obesity. Globalization is the prime accused.
India and China, which are epicenters of a booming economy, are now witnessing a steady rise in obesity. Globalization is the prime accused.
"Some obesity-related conditions can be fatal, and others require chronic medication and treatment," said Still.
"With the help of bariatric surgery, medical complications caused by obesity can be eliminated, and patients can enjoy a much healthier life," he added.
Obesity - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Complications, Treatment
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
Obesity is a condition where there is excess accumulation of body fat which poses a risk to the health of the individual. It can affect children and adults.
"The benefits of bariatric surgery are much greater than simply losing a few pounds," said Still.
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Bariatric Surgery - Gastric Bypass Procedure
Bariatric surgery gastric bypass (Roux-en Y) is a surgical procedure done to make the stomach smaller to treat severe obesity.
Bariatric surgery gastric bypass (Roux-en Y) is a surgical procedure done to make the stomach smaller to treat severe obesity.
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