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LE8 Score Shows Dose-Dependent COPD Risk, Study Finds

New research demonstrates cardiovascular health metrics inversely correlate with COPD risk, with high LE8 scores associated with 82% lower disease prevalence in adults older than age 40.

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  1. Higher Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health scores were associated with reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).  
  2. Strong inverse relationship between LE8 scores and COPD risk was established. 
  3. Specific lifestyle modifications may reduce COPD risk, particularly for middle-aged and elderly individuals.
  4.  Mediterranean diet pattern, longer sleep duration, exercise, body mass index, and smoking reduction or avoidance are suggested.
  5. LE8 scoring could become a simple assessment tool for evaluating COPD risk.

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