Variation of metabolic and bariatric surgery utilization by neighborhood socioeconomic status in Maryland
MBS remains underutilized among eligible patients, especially those in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods. However, utilization patterns differ by race, with higher odds among Black individuals across all neighborhood strata. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions to improve equity in obesity treatment access.
Authors
- Dahai Yue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1525-6776)
- Craig S. Fryer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1125-3578)
- Kakra Hughes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0861-5048)
- Mojisola Fasokun
- Oluwasegun Austine Akinyemi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8530-3681)
- Terrence M. Fullum
- Jie Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7395-1446)
- Kellee White-Whilby
Institutions
- Howard University (US)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham (US)
- Department of Health Services (US)
- University of Maryland, College Park (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-11-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0330318
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.01
Funders
- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities