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The unequal gender distribution in bariatric surgery patients is influenced by demographic and socioeconomic factors. This disparity is narrowed in patients who are older and have more comorbidities, whereas the disparity is widened for certain races and lower incomes. Given the equal distribution of obesity in the United States, the widespread gender gap in bariatric surgery may suggest an underuse in obese men.
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