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ArticleBMC public health2024

The association between waist circumference and adult asthma attack using nationally representative samples.

Xiang Liu, Shuang Tian, Ting Zhao

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Xiang LiuEmergency Intensive Care Unit, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China.
Shuang TianEmergency Department, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China.
Ting ZhaoHealth Care Geriatrics Ward, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China. zhaoting19900103@163.com.
Qingdao University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimsThis study aims to explore the relationship between waist circumference and asthma attack in adults.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, we analysed data from 5,530 U.S. adults diagnosed with asthma. Participants were categorized into two groups based on their experience of asthma attacks: with or without asthma attacks. We employed adjusted weighted logistic regression models, weighted restricted cubic splines, subgroup and sensitivity analyses to assess the association between waist circumference and asthma attack.

resultsThe median age of all participants was 43 years, and the median waist circumference was 98.9 cm, with a median BMI was 28.50 kg/m

conclusionWaist circumference is an independent predictor of asthma attacks. Our findings underscore the importance of waist circumference measurement in evaluating the risk of asthma attacks.

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AsthmaWaist CircumferenceAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsUnited StatesYoung AdultAssociation analysisAsthmaAsthma attackWaist circumference

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PMID38664662
PMCPMC11044421
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