Concept information
Preferred term
bariatric surgery in obesity treatment
Definition
- Obesity, defined as BMI ≥30 kg/m2, is a chronic disease with major health and economic implications. More than 30% of the American population are obese, making it the leading nutritional disorder in U.S. society. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Bariatric Surgery in Obesity Treatment]
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URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-NP895NT1-0
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