A obesidade decorre da interação de fatores biológicos, sociais e comportamentais, além de ser vista como uma marca social e moral indesejável, que pode causar limitações psicossociais originadas do preconceito, do estigma e da exclusão e, consequentemente, resultar em tristeza, culpa, ansiedade,...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Intragastric balloon (IGB) use is indicated for patients whose BMI precludes the option of bariatric surgery or who need to lose weight prior to undergoing surgery. It is a minimally invasive procedure and currently there are two main models of IGBs in use, the non-adjustable intra...
Obesity, generally defined as body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 and above, is a universal growing epidemic. From a public health perspective, it represents an important modifiable risk factor for adverse health and pregnancy outcome. There is a significant association between obesity and diabetes mellitu...
