Influence of Overweight and Obesity on Morbidity and Mortality among Hospitalized Patients in Sri Lanka: A Single-Center Analysis
Background. Current evidence regarding the association between overweight and obesity and in-hospital morbidity and mortality is inconsistent and South Asian populations are underrepresented. Methods. Data relevant to anthropometry, hospital outcomes, complications, and medical diagnoses of all acut...
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Main Authors: | M. D. S. A. Dilrukshi, V. Thotamuna, D. J. Senarath Yapa, L. De Silva, P. Ranasinghe, P. Katulanda |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Obesity |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2022/9172365 |
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