ArticleThe South African journal of physiotherapy2021
Anthropometric determinants of lung function in apparently healthy individuals.
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Abstract
backgroundForced vital capacity (FVC) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) are used to assess and monitor the management of lung pathology.
objectivesOur study documented spirometry reference values for apparently healthy Nigerians and developed predictive equations for pulmonary function.
methodA cross-sectional survey involving healthy adult Nigerians included anthropometric measurements of weight, height, waist, hip circumference (HC), sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) and percentage body fat. Anthropometric indices (body mass index [BMI] and waist-to-hip ratio [WHR]) were estimated and pulmonary function tests (FVC, forced expiratory volume in 1 s [FEV1], PEFR, FEV1/FVC ratio) measured. The association amongst selected anthropometric and socio-demographic variables and pulmonary function test parameters were established using
resultsFour hundred and forty-four adults (156 [35.1%] men) were included, mean age 37.3 ± 8.25 (range 22-25) years. Male participants had significantly higher lung volumes than females (
conclusionFat-free mass, FM, height, age and SAD are important determinants of lung volumes and key variables for predictive equations of pulmonary function. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: An accurate documentation of pulmonary function values for apparently healthy Nigerian adults may be useful in identifying deviations from normative values thereby giving an index of suspicion for the diagnosis of pulmonary dysfunction. KEYWORDS: anthropometric; lung function; spirometry; fat-free mass; apparently healthy.
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