Waist circumference and pulmonary function: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Waist circumference and pulmonary function: a systematic review and meta-analysis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies have reported an impact of central obesity on people’s health. The literature is scarce on the effects of waist circumference (WC) on pulmonary function. Our objective was to review the literature on the association between W...

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Main Authors: Wehrmeister Fernando César, Menezes Ana Maria Baptista, Muniz Ludmila Correa, Martínez-Mesa Jeovany, Domingues Marlos Rodrigues, Horta Bernardo Lessa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Systematic Reviews
Subjects:
Anthropometry
Forced vital capacity
Forced expiratory volume
Pulmonary function tests
Review
Waist circumference
Online Access:http://www.systematicreviewsjournal.com/content/1/1/55

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