Bariatric Surgery

Higher pre-surgery PFAS levels in teens were linked to greater weight regain over 5 years post-bariatric surgery. PFOS, PFHxS, and PFHpS were associated with increased BMI and waist size, suggesting environmental chemicals may hinder long-term obesity treatment.

A new EASO framework could reclassify 18.8% of U.S. adults, previously labeled overweight, as having obesity by considering BMI, waist-to-height ratio, and health issues.
This may raise care needs but enable earlier treatment and better outcomes.

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