Influence of Overweight and Obesity on Morbidity and Mortality among Hospitalized Patients in Sri Lanka: A Single-Center Analysis

• Main Authors: M. D. S. A. Dilrukshi (Author), V. Thotamuna (Author), D. J. Senarath Yapa (Author), L. De Silva (Author), P. Ranasinghe (Author), P. Katulanda (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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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...