Analyses of Weight/Blood Pressure Changes before and after Tonsillectomy in Adults: A Longitudinal Follow-up Study

Analyses of Weight/Blood Pressure Changes before and after Tonsillectomy in Adults: A Longitudinal Follow-up Study

This study aimed to evaluate the changes in weight and blood pressure in Korean adults who underwent tonsillectomy compared to controls. A nested case-control study used data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-Health Screening Cohort (2002−2015). Tonsillectomy was defined using claim...

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Main Authors: Jee Hye Wee, Chanyang Min, Dae Myoung Yoo, Min Woo Park, Chang Myeon Song, Bumjung Park, Hyo Geun Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
tonsillectomy
body weight changes
blood pressure
population surveillance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/4/1948

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