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| Date: | May 22, 2014 | Price A/B: | Free |
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Obesity affects 1 in 5 Canadian adults. It increases the risk of other chronic health conditions and the use of health resources. Evidence shows that bariatric surgery is one intervention that can help individuals with obesity lose weight, improve their health status and enhance their quality of life.
This report examines the current state of bariatric surgery in Canada. It explores trends in the procedure, highlights common patient characteristics and quantifies patient outcomes such as complications, readmissions and the use of hospital services before and after surgery.
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| Date: | May 22, 2014 | Price A/B: | Free |
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Obesity affects 1 in 5 Canadian adults. It increases the risk of other chronic health conditions and the use of health resources. Evidence shows that bariatric surgery is one intervention that can help individuals with obesity lose weight, improve their health status and enhance their quality of life.
This report examines the current state of bariatric surgery in Canada. It explores trends in the procedure, highlights common patient characteristics and quantifies patient outcomes such as complications, readmissions and the use of hospital services before and after surgery.
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