Relationship between anthropometric variables and lung function parameters among primary school children

Mohammed, Jibril; Maiwada, Saadatu Abubakar; Sumaila, Farida Garba

doi:10.4103/0331-3131.163331

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“…In contrast, Liyanage 12 reported no significant difference in any of the spirometer parameters between obese/overweight and normal weight school children in Sri Lanka. Similar findings were reported among Nigerian Children 13 where PEF rates were similar across all the BMI groups among both girls and boys.…”

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A Study of the Association of Overweight and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (Pefr) Among Children

R¹,

Devaraj²,

K³

2019

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BACKGROUNDThe aim of this study was to examine the difference in the measure of Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR) between overweight, obese and non-obese school going children in the age group of 8-13 years. MATERIALS AND METHODSA cross-sectional study was conducted involving 643 healthy school going children aged 8-13 years. The study was conducted in one secondary school selected in the urban area of Puducherry between August and September 2017. After baseline data collection including height and weight, BMI was calculated using the Quetelet index. The PEFR was measured using a mini-Wright Peak flow meter. For the study, the highest of the three measurements were recorded. RESULTSThe study included 643 healthy students, out of which 391 and 252 were boys and girls respectively. Out of 643 children, 590 were in the ideal weight range while 28 and 25 categorized as obese and overweight respectively. The prevalence of overweight and obesity among children in the age group of 8 to 13 years was 3.9% and 4.4% respectively. The present study showed that PEFR was significantly higher in the obese group (256.07±55.47 L/min), than overweight (252.00±51.24) and non-obese group (224.15±53.74, p<0.001). CONCLUSIONThe present study showed a significant difference in the PEFR rate between obese, overweight and normal groups where higher PEFR has been reported on obese than normal. Excess weight directly and positively affects the PEFR, while further investigations on the underlying mechanism is warranted. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE:Babu RV, Devaraj VS, Harish VKS. A study of the association of overweight and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) among children.

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A Study of the Association of Overweight and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (Pefr) Among Children

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Devaraj²,

K³

2019

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“…Lung function test is also helpful in monitoring the outcome of the rehabilitation process and even in epidemiological studies in the general population. (2) Recent guidelines have stressed maintaining healthy lifestyles for the prevention of diseases, including stroke, myocardial infarction, hypertension, diabetes, and asthma. Several risk factors such as body weight, blood glucose, serum cholesterol, and blood pressure are known to be associated with the increased risk of lifestyle disorders.…”

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Assessment Of Lung Function And Its Correlation With Anthropometric Measurements In Selected Population In Manipal

Rao¹,

Subramaniam

Rajeswaran³

et al. 2020

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Background: Lung function test is a useful indicator that measures the presence of mild abnormalities, if any. The present study aimed to compare the lung function in people from different occupations and to correlate with anthropometric measurements and blood pressure. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among students, faculty, gardeners, housekeeping, and support staff of Melaka Manipal Medical College (MMMC) and auto drivers of Manipal. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and vital capacity (VC) were recorded using a digital spirometer. Breath-holding time (BHT), and blood pressure (BP) were recorded. Waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) and body mass index (BMI) were measured. The data were analyzed using the Prism statistical package. Results: Forty-one males and Thirty-two females participated in this study. PEFR did not significantly differ among the different occupations but was negatively correlated with WHR in females. For VC, male students showed a significantly higher value than gardeners, whereas female students and faculty members had a considerably higher value than housekeepers. VC negatively correlated with age in males. In females, it showed a negative correlation with age, WHR, duration of indoor non-AC exposure, and systolic BP. BHT of male students and staff was significantly higher than auto drivers, and it showed a negative correlation with age, duration of outdoor exposure, and systolic BP. Lung function parameters did not correlate with indoor AC exposure in males and females. Systolic BP was significantly higher in auto drivers than students, and it increased with age in males. In females, systolic BP negatively correlated with outdoor exposure and positively correlated with indoor non-AC exposure. Among females, WHR was significantly higher in housekeepers and staff than students and faculty. Conclusion: The study results showed that vital capacity was lowest among male gardeners and female housekeepers who tend to have occupational exposure to chemicals. Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) and vital capacity were lower in females with a tendency towards abdominal obesity. More considerable time spent indoors was associated with lower vital capacity and higher systolic blood pressure in females.

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“…Interpretation of spirometry result is a key step for accurate diagnosis, which depends upon the specific reference range for that particular area and population. As the literature reported the reference range variations among population of different regions and the most probable reasons behind these variations might be those factors that have influences over the lung functions like age, sex, height, weight, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs and biomass smoke exposure 4,5,8…”

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Factors affecting spirometry reference range in growing children

Sadiq

Rizvi

Soleja³

et al. 2019

Pak J Med Sci

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Objectives:To find out the association of weight, height and age with spirometry variables and to generate a regression equation by taking weight as an independent variable beside age and height among children and adolescents of Karachi.Methods:A modified form of ISSAC questionnaire was used. The spirometry variables recorded were Forced vital capacity (FVC), Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, Peak expiratory flow rate (PEF), Forced expiratory flow between 25% and 75% expired volume (FEF25-75). A person’s correlation coefficient among boys and girls were calculated for all spirometry variable considering age, height and weight as independent variables. The linear regression models were calculated.Results:The results reported a linear correlation of lung function variables with all three independent variables (i.e. p-value = 0.000), in which age and height manifested a strong positive correlation while weight reported a moderately significant correlation. All spirometry variables such as FVC, FEV1, PEF and FEF25-75 reported a significant coefficient of dependency and coefficient of correlation individually with age, height and weight.Conclusion:It is concluded that beside age, height and weight both also have significant correlation with lung volumes so these should be taken into account when using spirometry as a diagnostic test.

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Relationship between anthropometric variables and lung function parameters among primary school children

Cited by 16 publications

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A Study of the Association of Overweight and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (Pefr) Among Children

A Study of the Association of Overweight and Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (Pefr) Among Children

Assessment Of Lung Function And Its Correlation With Anthropometric Measurements In Selected Population In Manipal

Factors affecting spirometry reference range in growing children

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