| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3100698 | Preventive Medicine | 2013 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Effect modification of obesity on influenza associated mortality was assessed. ⺠Underweight or obese elders had higher influenza-associated mortality risks. ⺠Overweight was associated with a lower risk attributable to influenza. ⺠Association of obesity and influenza mortality risk was more obvious in ever smokers.
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Authors
Lin Yang, King Pan Chan, Ruby Siu-yin Lee, Wai Man Chan, Hak Kan Lai, Thuan Quoc Thach, Kwok Hung Chan, Tai Hing Lam, J.S. Malik Peiris, Chit Ming Wong,