“As the bariatric market grows, it is important to make
products that are safe and functional. Adapting to bariatric needs
doesn't always mean a larger, bulkier product; it is important to
find something that can be used in various settings, is
com-fortable, transportable and easy to maneuver.”
— Scott Chappell, director of healthcare sales, Amigo
Mobility International
“As the bariatric population grows, clinicians are seeing
an increasing number of obese spinal cord-injured patients. The
‘added’ padding of obese patients does not protect
them, and pressure ulcers are a major concern.”
— Sherri Olsen, OTR/L, MBA, clinical education specialist,
Varilite
Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
- Hypertension
- Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Coronary heart disease
- Stroke
- Gallbladder disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Sleep apnea and respiratory problems
- Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)
— Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
