Underweight Status Amplifies Respiratory Infection Mortality in Diabetes: Findings From a Nationwide Cohort Study

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Authors

Hun Jee Choe · Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

Kyungdo Han · Soongsil University

Ji‐Hong Park · Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

Jiwoo Lee · Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

Mi Kyung Kwak · Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

Yun-Mi Choi · Hallym University Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital

Soo‐youn Moon

Abstract

Underweight status is a strong, independent predictor of respiratory infection-related mortality in individuals with diabetes. Recognition of low BMI as a marker of vulnerability may improve targeted preventive strategies in diabetes care.

Topics & Keywords

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research Diabetes and associated disorders Advanced Glycation End Products research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Cachexia Sarcopenia and Muscle

Volume 17, Issue 2, pp. e70263-e70263

DOI: 10.1002/jcsm.70263

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