The Newfoundland and Labrador Bariatric Surgery Cohort Study: Rational and Study Protocol

• Main Authors: Laurie K. Twells (Author), Deborah M. Gregory (Author), William K. Midodzi (Author), Carla Dillon (Author), Christopher S. Kovacs (Author), Don MacDonald (Author), Kendra K. Lester (Author), David Pace (Author), Chris Smith (Author), Darrell Boone (Author), Raleen Murphy (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2016-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Canada, there has been a disproportionate increase in adults with Class II (BMI 35.0-39.9 kg/m2) or Class III obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2) affecting 9 % of Canadians with increases projected. Individuals affected by severe obesity (BMI ≥ 35) are at increased risk of high blood pre...