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About Obesity : |
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Morbid obesity may considerably reduce life
expectancy and is associated with an increased
risk of developing conditions or diseases such
as diabetes, stroke, respiratory problems, sleep
apnea, hypertension and cancer. Sufficient
weight loss is important for improving your
health, reducing your risk of developing
associated conditions and enhancing your overall
quality of life.
Millions of people turn to diet, fitness and
medication first to treat their obesity.
However, the National Institutes of Health
report that 90% of the people who participate in
diets and weight-loss programs do not lose
significant and sustained weight. If
non-surgical methods have not helped you lose
weight and keep it off, you still have another
option. Studies demonstrate that weight-loss
surgery, as compared to non-surgical treatments,
yields the longest period of sustained weight
loss in patients who have failed other
therapies.
Individuals with a BMI of 30 or more with
obesity-related health problems may be
considered candidates for weight-loss surgery.
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