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Does Low Body Mass Index Predict Mortality in Asian Hospitalized Patients?

Zhigang XueJianchun YuTakashi HigashikuchiCharlene Compher
Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition (2019)
Low BMI defined as <18.5 kg/m2 may predict worse short-term and longer-term outcomes in Asian hospitalized patients.
Keyphrases
  • body mass index
  • weight gain
  • cardiovascular events
  • physical activity
  • risk factors
  • type diabetes
  • metabolic syndrome
  • glycemic control