Underweight Status Amplifies Respiratory Infection Mortality in Diabetes: Findings From a Nationwide Cohort Study - PubMed
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- Underweight status significantly increases respiratory infection-related mortality in individuals with type 2 diabetes, with a progressive risk gradient as BMI decreases.
- The risk was most pronounced for tuberculosis-related mortality, with an adjusted hazard ratio of 9.93 for BMI < 16 kg/m².
- Associations were stronger in individuals under 65 years and those without cardiovascular or kidney disease.
- Underweight status is an independent predictor of mortality, exceeding risks associated with obesity (BMI ≥ 35 kg/m²) relative to a reference group.