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Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2/2023

04-11-2022 | Obesity | Research Communication

Predictors of Attrition in Hispanics/Latinos Referred for Bariatric Surgery: Tailored Strategies Are Needed to Reduce Disparities

Authors: Francisco Schlottmann, Carolina Baz, Nicolás H. Dreifuss, Mario A. Masrur

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 2/2023

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Excerpt

Hispanics/Latinos are the largest ethnic minority in the USA (surpassing African American and representing around 16% of the population) and are disproportionally affected by obesity.1,2 Among obese patients, those undergoing bariatric surgery have lower all-cause mortality at 5 years and up to 10 years following the procedure, as compared to those who do not have surgery.3 Previous reports, however, revealed that Hispanic obese individuals have limited access to bariatric surgery.4 …
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Metadata
Title
Predictors of Attrition in Hispanics/Latinos Referred for Bariatric Surgery: Tailored Strategies Are Needed to Reduce Disparities
Authors
Francisco Schlottmann
Carolina Baz
Nicolás H. Dreifuss
Mario A. Masrur
Publication date
04-11-2022
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 2/2023
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-022-05509-4

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