Impact of COPD and anemia on motor and cognitive performance in the general older population: results from the English longitudinal study of ageing.

Inken PadbergAlice SchneiderJessica Lee RohmannSean Walter KelleyUlrike GrittnerBob Siegerink

Published in: Respiratory research (2020)

In persons with COPD low HB levels may contribute to low motor-performance in a supra additive fashion. Further studies should re-evaluate whether earlier treatment of lower HB in these individuals might be beneficial.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
community dwelling
cystic fibrosis
case control