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Association between magnesium depletion score and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease risk: a secondary data

Kai Jin Wang1, Hong Chen2, Jin Wang3

  • 1Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Bishan Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.

BMJ Open
|June 4, 2024
PubMed
Abstract

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Higher magnesium depletion scores (MDS) are linked to increased chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk. Dietary magnesium intake did not alter this association in the study population.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Nutritional Science
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • The relationship between magnesium depletion score (MDS) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) risk is not well-established.
  • The influence of dietary magnesium intake on this potential association remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between magnesium depletion score (MDS) and the incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • To examine the role of dietary magnesium intake in modifying the relationship between MDS and COPD.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study utilizing the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database.
  • Analysis included 39,852 participants (1,762 with COPD).
  • Adjusted for confounding factors to assess the relationship between MDS, dietary magnesium, and COPD incidence.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive association was found between higher MDS and increased COPD incidence (OR=1.48, 95% CI: 1.10 to 1.99).
  • Dietary magnesium intake did not significantly alter the association between MDS and COPD incidence.

Conclusions:

  • Magnesium depletion score is significantly correlated with a higher incidence of COPD.
  • Dietary magnesium intake does not appear to modify the association between magnesium depletion and COPD risk.
Keywords:
chronic diseasecross-sectional studiespulmonary disease

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