The Newfoundland and Labrador Bariatric Surgery Cohort Study: Rational and Study Protocol

The Newfoundland and Labrador Bariatric Surgery Cohort Study: Rational and Study Protocol

Abstract Background In Canada, there has been a disproportionate increase in adults with Class II (BMI 35.0–39.9 kg/m2) or Class III obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) affecting 9 % of Canadians with increases projected. Individuals affected by severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35) are at increased risk of high blood pre...

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Main Authors: Laurie K. Twells, Deborah M. Gregory, William K. Midodzi, Carla Dillon, Christopher S. Kovacs, Don MacDonald, Kendra K. Lester, David Pace, Chris Smith, Darrell Boone, Raleen Murphy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Obesity
Bariatric surgery
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Health outcomes
Canada
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-016-1869-5

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