The overlooked role of physical activity in mitigating the mortality risk in smokers and nonsmokers with COPD

The overlooked role of physical activity in mitigating the mortality risk in smokers and nonsmokers with COPD

Background Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), found in smokers and nonsmokers, are known to have increased mortality, but most people with COPD are unaware of their condition. They have a reduced exercise capacity and in general are less physically active, even though long-term benefits...

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Main Authors: Chi-Pang Wen, Ta-Chen Su, Chin-Chung Shu, June-Han Lee, Min-Kuang Tsai, Ching-Li Lin, Christopher Wen, Chih-Wen Kao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Publishing 2018-03-01
Series:Tobacco Induced Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.journalssystem.com/tid/The-overlooked-role-of-physical-activity-in-mitigating-the-mortality-risk-in-smokers,84438,0,2.html

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