Factors Associated with BMI in Greek Adults with Asthma

Background. The association between asthma and obesity remains controversial and limited to a few studies. Objective. The present study was designed to examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and clinical measures of asthma morbidity in Greek asthma patients. Study Design. A cross-sect...

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Published in:The Journal of asthma 2010-04, Vol.47 (3), p.276-280
Main Authors: Grammatopoulou, Eirini, Haniotou, Aikaterini, Douka, Angeliki, Koutsouki, Dimitra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Asthma - physiopathology
asthma control
Body Mass Index
Cross-Sectional Studies
dyspnea/disability
Female
Forced Expiratory Volume
Greece
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Obesity - etiology
Overweight - etiology
physical activity
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Summary:Background. The association between asthma and obesity remains controversial and limited to a few studies. Objective. The present study was designed to examine the association between body mass index (BMI) and clinical measures of asthma morbidity in Greek asthma patients. Study Design. A cross-sectional study in 100 outpatients at the asthma department of the "Amalia Fleming" General Hospital in Athens, Greece, was conducted. Asthma diagnosis was confirmed by a specialist, according to Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines. Participants were classified, with respect to BMI (kg/m2), in three groups: normal:
ISSN:0277-0903
1532-4303
DOI:10.3109/02770900903584027