Contribution of obesity to breathlessness in a large nationally representative sample of Australian adults

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Authors

Yue Leon Guo · The University of Sydney

R Ampon · The University of Sydney

Leanne Poulos · The University of Sydney

Sharon Davis · The University of Sydney

Brett G. Toelle · The University of Sydney

Guy B. Marks · The University of Sydney

Helen K. Reddel ·

Abstract

Our results demonstrate that obesity accounts for around a quarter of breathlessness symptoms in Australian adults. This has important implications for health policy in light of the global trend in increasing obesity.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Asthma and respiratory diseases Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Respirology

Volume 28, Issue 4, pp. 350-356

DOI: 10.1111/resp.14400

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