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This document discusses the increasing number of weight loss surgeries in the US, their costs, and who typically undergoes them. It provides statistics and trends from the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What's inside
- Statistics on the increasing number of weight loss surgeries
- Costs of weight loss surgeries and who pays for them
- Demographics of people undergoing weight loss surgeries
- Types of weight loss surgeries and their popularity
- Insurance coverage for weight loss surgeries
Who it is for: For students studying medicine, public health, or health policy. (General)
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Summary
Weight loss surgery is a growing trend in the US. Students learn about the statistics and costs of these procedures, and the demographics of those who undergo them.
Weight loss surgery trends
The number of weight loss surgeries in the US has increased significantly. The document gives figures for the number of surgeries and the costs involved.
Demographics of surgery patients
Most weight loss surgeries are performed on people aged 55 to 65. The majority of patients are women. The document gives the percentages of each.
Types of weight loss surgery
Gastric bypass is the most common type of weight loss surgery. The document describes what this procedure involves.
Costs of weight loss surgery
The cost of weight loss surgery has decreased slightly over time. The document gives figures for the average cost of surgery and how it is paid for.
Key terms
- gastric bypass
- A type of weight loss surgery that reduces the size of the stomach and bypasses part of the intestine.
- gastric band
- A type of weight loss surgery that involves placing a band around the stomach to reduce its size.
- bariatric surgery
- The medical term for weight loss surgery.
- obesity
- The condition of being very overweight.
- NIH
- The National Institutes of Health, a US government agency that conducts and supports medical research.
- CDC
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a US government agency that protects public health and safety.
Questions this document helps with
- How many weight loss surgeries are performed each year?
- Who typically has weight loss surgery?
- What are the different types of weight loss surgery?
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