Lung cancer : journal of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer
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Review Meta Analysis
Premorbid body mass index and mortality in patients with lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
We aimed to assess the association between premorbid obesity, measured using body mass index (BMI) and lung cancer-related mortality, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ Based on meta-analysis, we observed an independent protective association between premorbid obesity and lung cancer-related mortality. This association was observed across sex, smoking status and geographic region. Further studies are needed to prospectively study this association.
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Review Meta Analysis
Premorbid body mass index and mortality in patients with lung cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
We aimed to assess the association between premorbid obesity, measured using body mass index (BMI) and lung cancer-related mortality, through a systematic review and meta-analysis. ⋯ Based on meta-analysis, we observed an independent protective association between premorbid obesity and lung cancer-related mortality. This association was observed across sex, smoking status and geographic region. Further studies are needed to prospectively study this association.