Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
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J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. · Feb 2000
Obesity: prevalence and considerations in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
This article examines the prevalence of obesity in an urban hospital-based office population and describes the associated health risks and systemic complications. ⋯ The increasing prevalence of overweight and obese populations has several considerations in oral and maxillofacial surgery. The associated health risks and increased morbidity and mortality pose a serious threat to the patient being treated in an outpatient setting.