Characteristics of the population eligible for and receiving publicly funded bariatric surgery in Canada
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Bariatric surgery is the most effective current treatment for severe obesity. Capacity to perform surgery within Canada’s public health system is limited and potential candidates face protracted wait times. A better understanding of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-09-01
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| Series: | International Journal for Equity in Health |
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| Online Access: | http://www.equityhealthj.com/content/11/1/54 |