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Veterans classified as super–obese and those with a higher chronic disease burden appeared more likely to die within a year of having bariatric surgery, according to a new study. Evidence suggests bariatric surgery is one of the few interventions that can help morbidly obese individuals lose enough weight to significantly improve their health and quality of life. The risk of death associated with bariatric surgery is thought to be low, but most previous studies involved younger women rather than the older male population that typically uses VA facilities.

   

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