Effect of bariatric surgery on employment status-a 7 years controlled nationwide registry study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe obesity is associated with a reduced ability to work. Bariatric surgery is the most effective method to achieve a sustained weight loss. Previous studies have reported conflicting results regarding the effect of bariatric surgery on employment status. To address this, we investigated the effect of bariatric surgery on employment status in the Danish population.

Methods

In this nationwide study, we identified 5450 subjects who underwent bariatric surgery and 10 900 control subjects matched for age, sex and municipality. From accessible registries, we extracted data regarding employment, absenteeism, sick leave and pension. Using a multistate model, we compared time in occupational states and transitions between these states to determine the effect of bariatr

SUBMITTER: Juhl CB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8220468 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature