reviewAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care MedicineJan 18, 2007Closed access

Overweight, Obesity, and Incident Asthma

DADavid A. BeutherERE. Rand Sutherland

National Jewish Health · University of Colorado Health · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objectives

To quantify the relationship between categories of body mass index (BMI) and incident asthma in adults and to evaluate the impact of sex on this relationship.

Methods

Online bibliographic databases were searched for prospective studies evaluating BMI and incident asthma in adults. Independent observers extracted data regarding annualized asthma incidence from studies meeting predetermined criteria, within defined categories of normal weight (BMI or= 30). Data were analyzed by inverse-variance-weighted, random-effects meta-analysis. Stratified analysis between BMI categories and within sex was performed.

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Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Overweight
  • Asthma
  • Body mass index
  • Obesity
  • Odds ratio
  • Confidence interval
  • Incidence (geometry)
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