Estimating the Bariatric Surgery Rate in the Potentially Eligible Population within the Brazilian Public Healthcare System, 2017–2023 - Summary - MDSpire
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Estimating the Bariatric Surgery Rate in the Potentially Eligible Population within the Brazilian Public Healthcare System, 2017–2023
To estimate the rate of bariatric surgeries (BS) among potentially eligible individuals in Brazil's public healthcare system (SUS) from 2017 to 2023, highlighting the significance of this period.
Key Findings:
Total BS performed in SUS from 2017-2023: 8,205 surgeries, indicating a critical gap in access.
Interpretation:
Despite Brazil's high volume of bariatric surgeries, access in the public system is critically low, with only 1% of eligible individuals receiving surgery from 2017 to 2023, underscoring the need for urgent policy changes.
Limitations:
Study relies on publicly available data, which may not capture all relevant variables, including potential biases in self-reported data.
Conclusion:
The study highlights a significant gap in access to bariatric surgery for eligible individuals in Brazil's public healthcare system, indicating a need for specific policy changes to improve access.
