Obesity: Major Risk Factors for COPD

An article in emCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal)/em claims that obesity, especially excessive belly fat, is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Excessive belly fat and low physical activity are linked to progression of the disease in people with COPD, but it is not known whether these modifiable factors are linked to new cases. A team of researchers in Germany and the United States looked at the relationship ...