The Complex Association Between Bariatric Surgery and Depression: a National Nested-Control Study

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Obesity is projected to affect 46% of men and 40% of women in the UK by 2030, posing a significant public health crisis.
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There is a well-established link between obesity and depression, creating a vicious cycle that worsens both conditions.
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Bariatric surgery is effective for obesity treatment and has been associated with significant reductions in depression severity.
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The study utilizes data from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink to evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on depression.
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The analysis includes a comparison of depression-related consultations between bariatric surgery patients and matched controls.

Obesity Surgery

by Chanpreet Singh Arhi, Roise Dudley, Osama Moussa, Maddalena Ardissino, Samantha Scholtz, Sanjay Purkayastha
February 3, 2021

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