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ZuWallack - Figure 40

CHEST Article: "Physical Activity Is the Strongest Predictor of All-Cause Mortality in Patients With COPD

FIG. 40:  This Figure references a study that measured physical activity directly,[30] as opposed to questionnaire-rated physical activity, as in the CCHS.[29]

ZuWallack R. Chest 2016; 00.

References

[29]

Garcia-Aymerich J, Lange P, Benet M, et al. Regular physical activity reduces hospital admission and mortality in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a population based cohort study. Thorax 2006;61:772–778.

[30]

Waschki B, Kirsten A, Holz O, et al. Physical activity is the strongest predictor of all-cause mortality in patients with COPD: a prospective cohort study. Chest 2011;140:331–342.