Visceral adiposity index is associated with lung function impairment: a population-based study

Abstract Background The effects of visceral adiposity on decreased lung function have drawn much attention. Recently, the visceral adiposity index (VAI) has been proposed as a visceral fat distribution and dysfunction marker. However, the relationship between the VAI and lung function has not been i...

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Main Authors: Sunyue He, Jie Yang, Xiaoyong Li, Hongxia Gu, Qing Su, Li Qin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Respiratory Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-020-01599-3