27 01 '20
Obesity is a globally pervasive problem, affecting more than 2.2 billion people, which is about 30 percent of the world’s population. It reduces the average life expectancy by almost ten years. According to a recent study by the Global Burden of Disease, cases of obesity have doubled in more than 70 countries since 1980. Consequently,…
03 06 '19
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that more than one-third of American adults are obese, with many having no choice but to resort to weight loss surgery surgery. Formally called Bariatric surgery, weight loss surgery refers to various surgical procedures that an obese individual can undergo to get back in shape and…