The role of malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progression and understanding its underlying mechanism in western Uganda: A narrative review
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Globally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a major cause of disease and death, and it is especially common in Uganda. A significant issue in this country is still malnutrition. This narrative review explores the association between COPD and malnutrition in Uganda. It integrates information on nutritional status and indicators of malnutrition with findings on the prevalence, risk factors, and connection of COPD severity in Uganda. Additionally, it looks into the possible mechanisms underlying the connection between COPD exacerbations and malnutrition. The difficulties in identifying and treating malnutrition in patients with COPD in Uganda are also examined, along with potential paths for further study, treatment, and legislative changes to alleviate this dual burden.
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COPD
MNA-SF
GOLD
FEV1 /FVC
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Hassan H.A, Abdalla D, Nabirye S, Ahmed A.A, Aja P.M. "The role of malnutrition in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) progression and understanding its underlying mechanism in western Uganda: A narrative review." KIU Journal of Health Sciences , vol. 4 , no. 2 , 2024 , pp. 11-14