Persistent use of body mass index policies as a barrier to surgery: Prevalence and analysis of policies across England in 2025.

Ofosu K, Whale K, McLaughlin J.

DOI: 10.1177/13558196251405207
Published: 2025-12-01
Container: J Health Serv Res Policy
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BibTeX

@article{allodium:10.1177/13558196251405207,
  title = {Persistent use of body mass index policies as a barrier to surgery: Prevalence and analysis of policies across England in 2025.},
  author = {Ofosu K and  Whale K and  McLaughlin J.},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {J Health Serv Res Policy},
  doi = {10.1177/13558196251405207},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/13558196251405207}
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Persistent use of body mass index policies as a barrier to surgery: Prevalence and analysis of policies across England in 2025.
AU  - Ofosu K
AU  -  Whale K
AU  -  McLaughlin J.
PY  - 2026
JO  - J Health Serv Res Policy
DO  - 10.1177/13558196251405207
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APA

K, O., K, W., & J., M. (2026). Persistent use of body mass index policies as a barrier to surgery: Prevalence and analysis of policies across England in 2025.. J Health Serv Res Policy. https://doi.org/10.1177/13558196251405207

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