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Area of Science:

  • Medical Economics
  • Public Health
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Obesity incurs substantial socioeconomic costs, including reduced productivity and higher unemployment.
  • Bariatric surgery is a recognized treatment for obesity with potential broader societal benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of bariatric surgery on employment status.
  • To analyze changes in work participation and unemployment in a nationwide cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of Belgian patients undergoing bariatric surgery (2014-2015).
  • Yearly assessment of employment status for 4 years pre- and 3 years post-surgery.
  • Defined increased employment as reduced unemployment/incapacity and return to work.

Main Results:

  • Employment rose from 49.7% to 61.2% 3 years post-surgery, an 11.5% increase.
  • Significant reduction in unemployment for those with prolonged absence (13.4% to 7.2%).
  • 20.9% of previously unemployed patients returned to work post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Bariatric surgery leads to increased employment and decreased work incapacity.
  • Improved employment rates enhance the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery.
  • Further research into targeted strategies could further boost post-surgery employment.