Anemia, sarcopenia, physical activity, and the risk of tuberculosis in the older population: a nationwide cohort study.

Jung Eun YooDahye KimHayoung ChoiYoung Ae KangKyungdo HanHyun Jee Lee Dong Wook Shin

Published in: Therapeutic advances in chronic disease (2021)

The risk of TB among older adults increased with worsening anemia, sarcopenia, and physical inactivity. Physicians should be aware of those modifiable predictors for TB among the older population.

Keyphrases

physical activity
community dwelling
mycobacterium tuberculosis
chronic kidney disease
skeletal muscle
iron deficiency
primary care
middle aged
body mass index
mental health
pulmonary tuberculosis
adverse drug