Abstract:Obesity is one of the most important public health problems worldwide, presenting significant socioeconomic impacts in health systems. Considering the rising costs of health care and the escalating burden of obesity in diverse countries, there has been increasing trends in examination of cost-effectiveness of health interventions towards prevention and treatment of obesity and its effects on comorbidities. Bariatric surgery has been considered an effective intervention for reducing moderate to severe obesity a… Show more
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