Modelled Weight Loss in an English Population Eligible for Bariatric Surgery: A Retrospective Open Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In this study, we aimed to quantify the economic consequences of limited access to obesity treatment and estimate the effect of modelled weight loss in a population who were eligible for bariatric surgery.

Methods

This was a retrospective open cohort study using data from the Discover database (1 January 2010-31 December 2019). Index was the first day that individuals were aged ≥ 18 years and eligible for bariatric surgery [body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40.0 kg/m² (obesity class III), or 35.0-39.9 kg/m² (obesity class II) and an obesity-related complication]. Time to surgery, healthcare costs and the impact of modelled weight loss over 2 years on estimated healthcare costs were assessed.

Results

In total, 137,184 individuals were eligible

SUBMITTER: Pournaras DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12313779 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature