Rising Prevalence of Obesity

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, the prevalence of obesity has risen significantly in the United States during the past 20 years. It is reported that over 60 million adults age 20 and older, which is about one-third of US adults, are considered obese.

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Lap-Band Surgeons Maryland

	Delmarva Bariatric & Fitness Center We are committed to excellence in the field of bariatric surgery and provide a pre- and aftercare Weight Reduction Management Program for our patients.
	Greater Baltimore Medical Center Our Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP), under the medical direction of David von Rueden, M.D., has been named an American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) Center of Excellence.
	Johns Hopkins Center for Bariatric Surgery We specialize in weight loss surgery for the morbidly obese patient, providing a multi-disciplinary approach to caring for our patients.
	Sinai Bariatric Surgery Program We offer laparoscopic gastric bypass, the LAP-BAND, and laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

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