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Why might some people consider a bariatric surgery to be a wasteful use of resources?

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It is only performed on obese individuals who are wealthy.


The money could help prevent obesity in many more people.


It improves only the person’s appearance, not their health.


The procedure costs billions more than liposuction does.

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The money could help prevent obesity in many more people.

(Argument: bariatric surgery is costly and treats individuals, so some view it as less efficient than funding broader prevention efforts.)