Publisher's Synopsis
There continues to be a growing concern for the epidemic of overweight and obesity, not only in the U.S. but abroad as well. The disease of obesity carries with it a variety of social and medical issues, specifically the increasing awareness and concern related to weight loss surgery. This text is designed to meet the education needs of a highly diverse mix of target audiences, increasing its effectiveness in providing health care professionals with the most current information on patient safety and best practice options, and maximizing the impact on curbing this epidemic and improving the quality of life for patients.
