Observational studyBMC pulmonary medicine2018
The associations between weight-related anthropometrics during childhood and lung function in late childhood: a retrospective cohort study.
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- Asthma and obesity: endotoxin another insult to add to injury?Clinical science (London, England : 1979) · 2021Review
- The impact of body mass index, central obesity and physical activity on lung function: results of the EpiHealth study.ERJ open research · 2020Article
- Low lung function in the developing world is analogous to stunting: a review of the evidence.Wellcome open research · 2020Article
- Body composition from 18 to 22 years and pulmonary function at 22 years-1993 Pelotas Birth Cohort.PloS one · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn association between body weight in childhood and subsequent lung function and asthma has been suggested, but few longitudinal studies exist. Our aim was to explore whether weight-related anthropometric measurements through childhood were associated with lung function in late childhood.
methodsFrom an original nested case-control study, a cohort study was conducted, where lung function was measured in 463 children aged 12.8 years, and anthropometry was measured at several ages from birth through 12.8 years of age. Associations between anthropometrics and lung function were analysed using multiple linear and fractional polynomial regression analysis.
resultsBirthweight and body mass index (BMI; kg/m
conclusionsWeight-related anthropometrics through childhood may influence lung function in late childhood. These findings may be physiological or associated with air flow limitation. Inverse U-shaped associations suggest a differential impact on lung function in normal-weight and overweight children.
trial registrationThis study was observational without any health care intervention for the participants. Therefore, no trial registration number is available.
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