Obesity and Bariatric Surgery in Australia: Future Projection of Supply and Demand, and Costs.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The prevalence of obesity is increasing in developed countries, including Australia. There is evidence that bariatric surgery is effective in losing weight and reducing risk of chronic diseases. However, access to bariatric surgery remains limited in the public health sector.

Method

We modelled population-based estimates of the likely numbers of people eligible for bariatric surgery in Australia using the recent Australian New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) framework and estimated the potential costs that would be incurred from primary and subsequent reoperations in both public and private sector.

Results

The annual number of newly eligible patients is expected to rise, and hence the gap in demand is increasing relative to current

SUBMITTER: Dona SWA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9392713 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature