Table 3.
Most Common Comorbidities for People Undergoing Gastric Bypass Surgery (N = 2,820) in New Hampshire 1996-2007a
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Hypertension | 30.3 |
| Endocrine disorder, excluding diabetes | 26.0 |
| Diabetes | 17.2 |
| Musculoskeletal system disorder | 16.0 |
| Esophageal reflux | 15.0 |
| Asthma and chronic bronchitis | 13.2 |
| Mental disorder, including psychosis | 12.7 |
| Cholelithiasis (gall stones) | 8.5 |
| Malignant neoplasm | 8.5 |
| Heart disease | 8.1 |
| Chronic liver disease | 4.6 |
| Obstructive sleep apnea | 3.4 |
a
Source: New Hampshire Inpatient Discharge Data, New Hampshire Office of Health Statistics and Data Management.