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Resources and Educational Links

We continue to expand this list to provide you the most authoritative resources on obesity.

Center for Disease Control

American Medical Association

National Institute for Health, Medline Plus

ASMBS: Gastric Bypass Linked to Abnormal Glucose Tolerance

Bariatric Surgery Cuts Women's Cancer Risk 
Study Shows 42% Drop in Cancer Risk After Women Get Obesity Surgery; MedicineNet.com

Children and Teens


American Academy of Pediatrcs

Weight Loss Surgery Best Option for Overweight Teens?
Though the FDA is considering broadening its standards on gastric banding to include teens aged 14 to 17, the procedure is currently approved only for adults; abcNews

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