Sarcopenia, Eosinophil-to-Platelet Ratio, and C-Reactive Protein as Predictors of Adverse Occupational Health Outcomes in Workers with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study

Among working adults with COPD, low EPR and high CRP levels were robust predictors of prolonged absenteeism, job termination, and disability application following exacerbations. Assessing these inflammatory biomarkers could identify workers at elevated risk of poor occupational trajectories who may benefit from targeted workplace accommodations, rehabilitation programs, or other interventions to preserve employment.