The effects of bariatric surgery on bone metabolism

NS Gregory - Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, 2017 - endo.theclinics.com
Most recent estimates reveal that more than one-third (34.9%) of the US adult population is
obese (body mass index [BMI],> 30 kg/m2). The subset of adults with extreme obesity (BMI>
40 kg/m2) continues to increase, with most recent estimates of 6.3%. 1 Obesity is associated
with increased rates of several comorbidities, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension,
dyslipidemia, coronary heart disease, sleep apnea, and stroke. In addition, there is an
associated increase in rates of breast, endometrial, prostate, and colon cancers. 2 Bariatric …