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Bariatrics refers to the branch of medicine dealing with obesity, its causes, and methods for prevention and treatment. Obesity is a serious problem in American society with 65% of the population now regarded as overweight and 30% of the population in the obese range. And, has moved to the number one preventable disease.
Every January millions of people turn to diet, fitness and medication to treat their obesity. However, the National Institutes of Health report that 90% of the people who participate in diets and weight-loss programs do not lose significant and sustained weight. Studies continue to reveal that weight-loss surgery, as compared to non-surgical treatments, provides the most effective sustainable weight loss for patients who have failed other therapies.
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