Bariatrics
Research shows that while bariatric surgery may result in significant weight loss and improvement in obesity-related health problems such as hypertension and diabetes, patients are likely to continue to require treatment for obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in obesity, and affects 55% to 90% of the severely obese.
Obesity is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. For example, if you are 5 feet 8 inches and your weight is over 200 lbs, your body mass index is over 30.
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