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Morbid Obesity
New research on morbid obesity from A. Berarducci and co-authors summarized
March 23rd, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "The objectives of this study were to determine the incidence of and associated risks for falls and fractures after gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity and to determine the clinical signs of bone loss. The sample consisted of 167 individuals at a mean age of 47 years (SD = 10)." "Ten participants (6%) reported a decrease in height since surgery, and 33 (20%) reported it decrease in height since they were 20 years old. Eight participants (5%) reported postoperative fractures. Twenty-three participants (13.8%) reported failing once since surgery, and 34 (20.4%) reported filling two or more times since Surgery. Twelve...
Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2009-03-23)
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