The Relationship Between BMI and Lung Function in Populations with Different Characteristics: A Cross-Sectional Study Based on the Enjoying Breathing Program in China.

Xingyao TangJieping LeiWei LiYaodie PengChen WangKe HuangTing Yang

Published in: International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (2022)

Being underweight and severely obese are associated with reduced lung function. Slight obesity was shown to be a protective factor for lung function in people at risk of COPD and those with PRISm.

Keyphrases

lung function
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
type diabetes
weight gain
insulin resistance
adipose tissue
body mass index
physical activity
obese patients
skeletal muscle
genetic diversity