First national analysis of severe obesity hospitalizations in Italy: insights from discharge card database

• Main Authors: Valerio Manno (Author), Valentina Minardi (Author), Maria Masocco (Author), Francesco Cobellis (Author), Giada Minelli (Author), Donato Greco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundObesity is associated with numerous severe diseases necessitating intensive healthcare for diagnosis and treatment. Most patients with obesity, especially in its severe form, require at least one hospitalization. However, few studies in Italy have assessed the burden of obesity on the Nati...