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Weight Loss Surgery Los Angeles
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BARIATRIC SURGERY FOR TREATING OBESITY
Obesity is a growing health problem in the United States.
As the incidence of obesity
increases, so do the health problems associated with it.
Obesity leads to 30 to 50 percent more
chronic...
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BARIATRIC SURGERY FOR TREATING OBESITY
Obesity is a growing health problem in the United States.
As the incidence of obesity
increases, so do the health problems associated with it.
Obesity leads to 30 to 50 percent more
chronic medical problems than heavy smoking or drinking.
It contributes to coronary artery
disease, cancer (breast, cervix, colon, esophagus, kidneys, pancreas, prostate and uterus),
diabetes, hypertension, pancreatitis, gall bladder problems, gout, infertility, liver problems and
stroke.
When traditional methods such as diet and exercise fail, some obese individuals may
resort to bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Presently, bariatric surgery is experiencing explosive
growth fueled by the increasing obesity in the United States.
Bariatric surgery offers health
benefits to many morbidly obese individuals.
The National
Institutes of Health guideline for bariatric surgery requires a
BMI of at least 40 or a BMI of at least 35, together with
weight related problems su
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