Correlations between peritoneal fat, mid-thigh fat and mid-thigh muscles in chronic respiratory patients
Conclusions: CPD have a positive correlation with WHR and smoking, and a different evolution depending on gender. There is a moderate correlation between PF and MTF (a proportional evolution) and both have a moderate influence over CPD, meaning that more adiposity will worsen CPD.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Ciobanu, L., Maciuc, V., Rusu-Radu, R. M. Tags: Clinical Problems Source Type: research
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