Country of origin and bariatric surgery in Sweden during 2001-2010.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of obesity, as well as use of bariatric surgery, has increased worldwide. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential differences in the use of bariatric surgery among Swedes and immigrants in Sweden and whether the hypothesized differences remain after adjustment for socioeconomic factors.

Methods

A closed cohort of all individuals aged 20-64 years was followed during 2001-2010. Further analyses were performed in 2 periods separately (2001-2005 and 2006-2010). Age-standardized cumulative incidence rates (CR) of bariatric surgery were compared between Swedes and immigrants considering individual variables. Cox proportional hazards models were used in univariate and multivariate models for males and females.

Results

A total o

SUBMITTER: Memarian E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4804704 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Nov-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature