What is it about?

The differences between people who are overweight, obese or bariatric are explored. The ways that obesity can affect a person's health. are explained.

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Why is it important?

Emergency care providers cannot help but notice that there has been an increase in obese and bariatric patients.

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Correct manual handling is important.

Mrs Julie I Swann

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This page is a summary of: Understanding the difference between overweight, obese and bariatric, Journal of Paramedic Practice, August 2013, Mark Allen Group,
DOI: 10.12968/jpar.2013.5.8.436.
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