National variations in morbid obesity and bariatric surgery use.
AUTHORS
Poulose
BK ,
Holzman
MD ,
Zhu
Y ,
Smalley
W ,
Richards
WO ,
Wright
JK ,
Melvin
W ,
Griffin
MR ,
. Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2005 7 1; 201(1). 77-84
- PMID: 15978447 [PubMed].
ABSTRACT
Exploring bariatric surgery use provides data on effective treatment allocation. This study analyzed national rates of bariatric surgery use and the burden of morbid obesity by gender, census region, and age.
Exploring bariatric surgery use provides data on effective treatment allocation. This study analyzed national rates of bariatric surgery use and the burden of morbid obesity by gender, census region, and age.
Tags: Alumni Publications 2005