Impact of body mass index on in-hospital mortality in older patients hospitalized for bacterial pneumonia with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease

Impact of body mass index on in-hospital mortality in older patients hospitalized for bacterial pneumonia with non-dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease

Abstract Background Low body mass index (BMI) in older individuals with decreased kidney function is important because of its association with poor prognosis and frailty. Herein, we aimed to clarify the association between BMI and in-hospital mortality among older patients with non-dialysis-dependen...

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Main Authors: Akira Okada, Satoko Yamaguchi, Taisuke Jo, Isao Yokota, Sachiko Ono, Kayo Ikeda Kurakawa, Masaomi Nangaku, Toshimasa Yamauchi, Takashi Kadowaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
Subjects:
Clinical epidemiology
Underweight
Kidney function
Body mass index
Pneumonia
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03659-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03659-3

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