The effect of low body mass index on the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and mortality.

Hye Jung ParkJ H ChoH J KimJ-Y ParkH S LeeM K Byun

Published in: Journal of internal medicine (2019)

Low BMI is an important risk factor for COPD development and mortality. Maintaining adequate body weight may reduce the risk for COPD development and mortality.

Keyphrases

body mass index
body weight
cardiovascular events
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
risk factors
weight gain
cystic fibrosis
air pollution
weight loss