bariatric surgery Outperforms โคmedication for Severe Obesity, Study Finds
Seoul, South Korea – November 7, 2025 – For individuals with severe obesity, defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, bariatric surgery demonstrates greater effectiveness โin managing the condition compared to medication alone, according to recent research. The findings, published today,โ offer critical guidance for โpatients and โฃphysicians navigating treatment options for this serious โฃhealth concern.
Obesity rates continue to climb globally, placing aโ significant strain on healthcare systems and contributingโค to a range of associated health problems, includingโข heart disease, type 2 โdiabetes, andโค certain โขcancers.For those โขwithโ a BMI exceeding 40, conventional weight loss methods often prove insufficient. โฃThis study reinforces the potential of surgicalโข intervention as a more robust solution, offering a pathway to improved health outcomes and quality of lifeโข for a โample population. โThe research underscores the need โขforโ broader access to and consideration โofโ bariatric surgeryโฃ as a viable treatment option for severe obesity.