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  • Epidemiology
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  • Risk factors for lung function impairment, beyond tobacco smoking, require further investigation.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for non-smokers, a significant population group.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify risk factors associated with impaired lung function in the general non-smoking Korean population.
  • To analyze the prevalence of lung function impairment and its correlates.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized spirometry data from 8164 non-smokers in the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (2008-2010).
  • Employed sex-stratified multiple survey logistic regression analyses to assess associations between risk factors and impaired lung function.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of impaired lung function (FEV1 < 80%, FVC < 80%, FEV1/FVC < 0.7) was 46.2%, 50.3%, and 30.2% respectively.
  • Tuberculosis (TB) and asthma were significantly associated with lung function impairment in female non-smokers.
  • Asthma was identified as a risk factor for lung function impairment in male non-smokers.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis and asthma are confirmed risk factors for lung function impairment in Korean non-smokers.
  • Effective health policies should prioritize the control of TB and asthma to mitigate lung function decline.