Obesity (Silver Spring, Md.)

Cost-Effectiveness and Fairness of Using Semaglutide to Treat Obesity

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Abstract

The evaluation assesses the cost-effectiveness of semaglutide, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), and a 'do nothing' option across racial subgroups.

  • Cost-effectiveness is analyzed in both Black and White groups.
  • Semaglutide and LSG are compared to a control option of no intervention.
  • The findings may provide insights into economic implications for different racial demographics.

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