Comparison of Respiratory Functions in Rural Vs. Urban Population
Journal Title: International Journal of Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Aims: To study and compare the effects of air pollution on respiratory function in urban and rural areas. Materials and Method: The patients attending the general medicine OPD in the age group of 18-45 were included. FVC, PEFR and FEV1were measured. The results from urban and rural patients were compared and statistically analyzed. Results: Mean PEFR of urban vs. rural in males was 401 ± 98.23 and 502 ± 95.43 while in females was 399 ± 95.24 and 498 ± 96.42 respectively. Mean FVC of urban vs. rural in males was 65 ± 5.89 and 75 ± 5.67 while in females was 64 ± 5.73and 73 ± 5.85 respectively. Mean FEV1 of urban vs. rural in males was 76 ± 5.74 and 87 ± 5.28 while in females was 74 ± 4.97and 85 ± 5.34 respectively. Conclusion: Urban population has greater risk of developing respiratory disorders as compared to rural population.
Authors and Affiliations
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP612425
- DOI 10.5958/2320-608X.2018.00053.7
- Views 37
- Downloads 0
Correlation of Blood Insulin Levels with Blood Pressure in Normal Subjects and Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Background : This study was conducted to see the correlation of blood insulin levels with blood pressure in normal subjects and patients of type 2 Diabetes mellitus (DM). Method : This was a cross sectional study. All th...
Effect of Swimming on Cognition in Elderly
Previous studies report reduced risk of cognitive impairment in elderly who maintain higher levels of physical activity. Many studies also have proven that swimming has beneficial effect on skeletal and cardiovascular he...
Do Blood Groups Determine Academic Performance in Medical Students? A Cross Sectional Study
Introduction: Blood is a specialized connective tissue with complete and unchangeable identity with almost 400 blood grouping agglutinogens. Agglutinogens are antigenic determinants existing as membrane peripheral protei...
Learning Style Preferences in I Year Medical Students based on VARK Questionnaire- A Descriptive Study
Background: Learning styles are classified based on the sensory modality used to assimilate information. It could be visual, aural, read/write or kinesthetic. Each individual may prefer one or more sensory modality for i...
Alterations in the Vascular Physiology of Young Adults with Family History of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly from cardiovascular diseases. Family history of diabetes appears to increase the risk of coronary artery disease (CA...