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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Lung function tests are crucial for clinical and public health.
  • Valid spirometry reference values for the Chinese population were lacking.
  • Existing equations demonstrated poor generalizability in China.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish valid spirometry predictive equations for the general Chinese population.
  • To evaluate the performance of previously used spirometry predictive equations in China.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the China National Health Survey (2012-2015).
  • Employed Generalized Additive Models for Location, Scale and Shape (GLASSMA) statistical modeling.
  • Developed gender-specific equations for forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), forced vital capacity (FVC), and FEV1/FVC ratio.

Main Results:

  • Included 3130 lifetime non-smokers aged 7-80 years.
  • Established new spirometry predictive equations using age and height.
  • Found that previous equations significantly overestimated or underestimated lung function in the Chinese sample.

Conclusions:

  • Addressed the critical need for updated spirometry reference values in China.
  • Highlighted the limitations of existing spirometry predictive equations for the Chinese population.