Abstract:IntroductionThere is a significant prevalence of morbid obesity among the population in the United Arab Emirates (BMI>40kg/m2). This has been accompanied by a growth in bariatric surgery.ObjectivesTo study psychiatric co-morbidity in obese patients seeking Bariatric Surgery.AimsTo identify baseline psychological characteristics such as symptoms of anxiety and depression that may potentially interfere or complicate the surgical procedure.MethodsEighty eight consecutive obese patients (F=69, M=19) seeking bariat… Show more
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