People who have had bariatric surgery live three years longer, on average, than those given conventional treatment for their obesity, a University of Gothenburg study has reported. Despite the beneficial effects of bariatric surgery – the reduced risk of worsening health and premature death – still only a minority of the patients eligible for surgery actually under- go an operation. The researchers emphasize the importance of patients getting appropriate information to make an informed choice when considering obesity treatment. https://bit.ly/3eKqkds
