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Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) participants had lower percent total weight loss (%TWL) at 3, 12, and 24 months compared with Hispanic (H) and non-Hispanic White (NHW) participants.
Healthcare providers should consider racial and ethnic differences when evaluating weight loss outcomes post-surgery.
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Non-Hispanic Black (NHB) participants had lower %TWL at 3, 12, and 24 months compared with Hispanic (H) and non-Hispanic White (NHW) participants.
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Based on longitudinal study design with follow-up.
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Variations in weight loss and glycemic outcomes after sleeve gastrectomy by race and ethnicity
Sally M Vanegas et al. · Obesity · 2025
DOI 10.1002/oby.24320
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