BMI, Waist Circumference Linked to Lung Function Decline in Pre- and Postmenopausal Women - AJMC.com Managed Markets Network

Previous research has shown the health effects of obesity, including the decline in lung function. New research highlights obesity is a risk factor for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.

In premenopausal and postmenopausal women, obesity and abdominal obesity, as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), are risk factors for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmon… [+2524 chars]

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