Body mass index and chronic airflow limitation in a worldwide population-based study
Nutritional status has been associated with clinical outcome in chronic airflow limitation (CAL), but epidemiological studies are scarce. We aimed to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and CAL, taking into account confounding factors. 18,606 participants (49% male, 21% smokers, me...
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Format: | Journal article |
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Sage
2016
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