Research
Mixed
Bariatric surgery reduces overall mortality by 25–50% in the long term and is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity.
If you have severe obesity (BMI >40, or >35 with health issues), bariatric surgery is the most effective medical intervention available. It doesn't just help you lose weight; it significantly reduces your risk of dying from obesity-related causes like heart disease and diabetes. Consult a specialist to see if you qualify.
StrongSupportsVERY_HIGH confidence
Bariatric surgery leads to a substantial improvement of comorbidities as well as to a reduction in overall mortality by 25–50% during the long-term follow-up.
Why this rating
Based on long-term follow-up studies (SOS study, Adams et al.) showing mortality reduction.
Source
Treatment Modalities of Obesity
Vojtěch Hainer et al. · Diabetes Care · 2008
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