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ArticleJournal of health & pollution2019

Association of Air Pollution and Lung Function of Young Adult Females in New Delhi.

Harshita Kelkar, Arun Kumar Sharma, Sanjay Chaturvedi

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Article in Journal of health & pollution, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Harshita KelkarDepartment Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi India.
Arun Kumar SharmaDepartment Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi India.
Sanjay ChaturvediDepartment Community Medicine, University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi India.
University College of Medical Sciences · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLung function tests reflect the underlying physiological condition of the airways and the alveoli. Therefore, they help to evaluate the respiratory health of an individual. Lung functions are compromised far before appearance of the signs and symptoms of chronic respiratory diseases. Air pollution adversely affects lung function. Exposure to sources of pollution differ between men and women due to commuting and smoking habits. The present study was carried out in Delhi to assess the association of exposure to air pollution sources with lung function of young adult females, as this younger age group is expected to have a different exposure profile than older women.

methodsThe present study was conducted on the campus of a central university in Delhi among 18- to 25-year old females (n=200). A pre-tested, close-ended and interviewer-administered questionnaire was used that consisted of information on sociodemographic details of the participants and self-reported exposure to air pollution sources at the residence of participants, during their commute to and from college, and at school. Both active and passive smoking status were recorded. Lung function was assessed using a digital spirometer.

resultsA significant association was observed between percentage of predicted value of forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV

conclusionsThe results of the present study suggest that air pollution exposure plays a role in determining the lung function profile of young adult females. This study provides baseline data on lung function of young adult females which could be used in future longitudinal cohort studies. PARTICIPANT CONSENT: Obtained. ETHICS APPROVAL: The study was approved by the Institutional Ethics Committee of University College of Medical Sciences. COMPETING INTERESTS: The authors declare no completing financial interests.

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air pollutionlung functionpassive smokingPFTsspirometryyoung adults

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PMCPMC6555251
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