Investigation of the Obesity Paradox in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, According to Smoking Status, in the United States

Volume: 188, Issue: 11, Pages: 1977 - 1983
Published: Sep 5, 2019
Abstract
An obesity paradox in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), whereby overweight/obese individuals have improved survival, has been well-described. These studies have generally included smokers. It is unknown whether the paradox exists in individuals with COPD arising from factors other than smoking. Nonsmoking COPD is understudied yet represents some 25%–45% of the disease worldwide. To determine whether the obesity paradox differs...
Paper Details
Title
Investigation of the Obesity Paradox in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, According to Smoking Status, in the United States
Published Date
Sep 5, 2019
Volume
188
Issue
11
Pages
1977 - 1983
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