Body composition and respiratory outcomes in children: a population-based prospective cohort study

Conclusion
Adolescents with higher total and abdominal fat indices may have impaired lung function, while those with a higher lean mass during childhood and adolescence may have better small airway function. Public health measures should focus on a healthy body composition in adolescents to minimise respiratory morbidity.

Source: Thorax - April 15, 2024 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Wu, T., Santos, S., Quezada-Pinedo, H. G., Vernooij, M. W., Jaddoe, V. W. V., Klein, S., Duijts, L., Oei, E. H. G. Tags: Thorax Respiratory epidemiology Source Type: research