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Bariatric surgery is the most cost-effective definitive treatment for all classes of obesity.
Healthcare systems should prioritize bariatric surgery as a treatment option for obesity.
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Bariatric surgery is the most cost-effective definitive treatment for all classes of obesity.
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The claim is based on established evidence regarding the effectiveness of bariatric surgery.
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Obesity and the Need for Bariatric Surgery in Nigeria: A Review
Adedire Timilehin Adenuga et al. · Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2024
DOI 10.4103/npmj.npmj_157_24
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