Obese patients are at risk for serious complications during anaesthesia.
According to a recent study, they are twice as likely to develop air way complications as non-obese ones while under general anaesthetic.
Read about this study:
Obesity Could Raise Risks of General Anesthesia - US News and World Report
Obesity is an avoidable health risk factor that can be reduced by consumer/patient health education. Online programs are available to teach people how to eliminate or reduce it.
Knowledge and awareness of these health risk factors can prepare one for medical interventions such as general anaesthetic.
Read about one program:
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