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20/03/2013
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Aline Leal
Brazil Agency Reporter
Brasília - The Ministry of Health changed the age limits for those who do bariatric surgery by the Unified Health System (SUS). Ordinance signed today (19) by Health Minister Alexandre Padilha, reduced from 18 years to 16 years the minimum age, provided that the patient is at risk of health because of obesity. The decision was made after studies suggest an increase in the number of obese adolescents.
The Household Budget Survey of 2009 (POF) showed that 21.7% of Brazilians in the range of 10 to 19 years are overweight. In 1970, the rate was 3.7%.
Prior to surgery, the youth will have to undergo a clinical evaluation. In the chart, the analysis must include bone age and careful evaluation of the risk-benefit, made by a team with participation of two medical experts. "What is more important is the clinical assessment made by the doctor," said Padilla.
The maximum age, 65 years previously, was also changed. With the ordinance, defining whether the patient should undergo surgery will not be made based on age, but taking into account the clinical assessment (risk-benefit), may not exceed the limit currently set.
In October 2012, the ministry set the new rules for public consultation.
Edition: Carolina Pimentel
Source: Agency Brazil
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