Trends in bariatric surgeries in the Brazilian Federative Units, 2009-2019: a descriptive study.
Vinícius DA Silva OliveiraVinícius Barros ChavesArthur Adib Nery AboudAnelize Maria BunholliRafael Mendonça MacedoRenata Machado PintoPublished in: Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes (2022)
we found an evident disparity between regions, suggesting deficiencies in access to health. By demonstrating which FUs and demographic characteristics have the lowest rates of surgeries, our study is able to direct public policies towards a more egalitarian Brazilian public health.