Abstract
Our data support that excess fat increases the risk of incident asthma among adults, and this risk might be attenuated by higher fitness. Physical fitness enhancement in overfat people may reduce risk of incident asthma.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adiposity*
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Asthma / epidemiology*
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Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena*
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Female
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Physical Fitness
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Young Adult