PubMed ID:
1580722
Public Release Type:
Journal
Publication Year: 1992
Affiliation: Center for Health and Behavior, Syracuse University, NY 13244.
Authors:
Foster GD,
Letizia KA,
Stunkard AJ,
Wadden TA
Studies:
Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery
Congressional hearings initiated in March 1990 revealed that America's $10 billion a year weight loss industry is subject to minimal regulation by federal agencies. Consumers are forced to rely on advertisements and testimonials when selecting treatment because no proprietary program has provided a prospective assessment of its short- and long-term results of treatment. This report describes such an assessment.