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International Diabetes Federation - Bariatric Executive Summary

March 30, 2011

Obesity and type 2 diabetes are serious chronic diseases associated with complex metabolic dysfunctions that increase the risk for morbidity and mortality.

The dramatic rise in the prevalence of obesity and diabetes has become a major global public health issue and demands urgent attention from governments, health care systems and the medical community.

Continuing population-based efforts are essential to prevent the onset of obesity and type 2 diabetes. At the same time, effective treatment must also be available for people who have developed type 2 diabetes.

More Informantion: http://www.idf.org/webdata/IDF-Bariatric-Executive-Summary.pdf

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