Obesity, large waist size risk factors for COPD
Monday, July 7, 2014 - 20:31
in Health & Medicine
Obesity, especially excessive belly fat, is a risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a new article. 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.