Bariatric surgery does more than help you lose weight

PETALING JAYA : When one thinks of bariatric surgery, weight loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But consultant general and bariatric surgeon Dr Navin Mann, founder of Bariatric Surgery Malaysia, says that’s only part of the story. Beyond helping people shed excess weight, the procedure can improve – and in many cases reverse – a range of obesity-related conditions.

Obesity remains a growing health concern in Malaysia. The National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023 found that 54.4% of Malaysians are overweight or obese, up from 44.5% in 2011.

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