Morbid Obesity

New morbid obesity study findings have been reported from Stanford University, Department of Surgery

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, December 18th, 2006

New research, "Attitude of prospective surgical residents regarding surgery for morbid obesity," is the subject of a report. "Obesity and associated co-morbidities have become an epidemic in the United States. As surgery for obesity becomes more common, surgical training programs need to address this growing demand," scientists writing in the journal Obesity Surgery report.

"We conducted this study to assess prospective surgery trainees' attitudes and knowledge regarding surgery for morbid obesity. An anonymous and voluntary questionnaire was given to prospective surgical residency applicants to complete during their interview. The questionnaire included basic...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2006-12-18)

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