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Bariatric Service UHG

Success of Bariatric Service at Galway University Hospitals

Success of Bariatric Service at Galway University Hospitals

Living with obesity is very challenging to our physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing. Obesity is a complex, progressive, and relapsing chronic disease that impairs our physical and mental health.

Ireland has one of the highest levels of obesity in Europe, with 60% of adults and over one in five children and young people living with overweight and obesity.