Study of Relationship Between Body Mass Index and Lung Function in Young Adult Males
Journal Title: International Journal of Physiology - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Relationship between lung function and body mass index has been debated. Also, the above parameters have not been studied well in the underweight and pre-obese population. Hence a study was undertaken to explore a possible correlation between body mass index with pulmonary function. Methodology: 200 healthy adult non-smoker males in the age group of 18 to 30 years underwent computerized spirometry. S ubjects were grouped into underweight, normal, overweight and obese based on BMI using standard WHO classification. Results were compared across the groups. Results and Conclusion: It was found that subjects falling in ‘normal’ BMI range had better lung function in terms of FVC, FEV1, PEF and MVV, than underweight, overweight and obese subjects. The difference was statistically significant.
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