British Columbia Association of Bariatric Advocates
The next AGM and nominations are on Aug. 28, 2010 more details here.
New Press Release: "British Columbians Plead With Government To Restore Surgery Funding" can found here.
Sign the Petition here to direct the Vancouver Island Health Authority to re-establish bariatric surgery funding.
Visit the new BCABA web store in Links
BCABA President appears on A Channel News in Links
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Bariatrics (Definition): Branch of medicine concerned with the prevention and control of obesity allied diseases. - medilexicon.com. |
British Columbia Association of
Bariatric Advocates, a not-for-profit Society, was founded by
bariatric surgery patients for the purpose of raising awareness
regarding all aspects of weight loss surgery.
According to Statistics Canada, the percentage of Canadians who are
overweight or obese has risen dramatically in recent years,
mirroring a worldwide phenomenon.
Obesity is a risk factor for type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular
disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, some cancers and
gallbladder disease. A study done in 2004 showed that a majority of
Canadian’s —almost 60%—were in a weight range that increased their
risk of developing health problems.
The statistics relating to obesity in our country are staggering,
and we at BCABA have made it our goal to do all we can to change
this by advocating our Government for more funding, and by educating
all about the issues relating to obesity and the methods required to
live a healthy lifestyle.
Mission Statement
To advocate for better funding
for/better access to bariatric surgery (including adjustable banding
procedures).
To advocate for better funding by MSP of post-weight loss reconstructive plastic surgery.
Education/awareness of the issues facing people suffering from morbid obesity.
Donate to a worthy cause and be part of the solution!