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Normal spirometric values in healthy American Indians.

R O Crapo1, J Lockey, V Aldrich

  • 1Department of Medicine, Pulmonary Division, LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT 84143.

Journal of Occupational Medicine. : Official Publication of the Industrial Medical Association
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Spirometry prediction equations for American Indians showed differences in men but not women compared to white populations. Race-specific equations are recommended for spirometry testing when possible.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Physiological Measurement
  • Anthropometry

Background:

  • Spirometry is crucial for assessing lung function.
  • Existing prediction equations for spirometry are often based on white populations.
  • The applicability of these equations to diverse ethnic groups, like American Indians, requires investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate spirometric prediction equations for healthy, non-smoking American Indians.
  • To compare these new equations with those commonly used for white populations.
  • To determine if race-specific equations are necessary for accurate spirometry interpretation in American Indians.

Main Methods:

  • Measured spirometric parameters (e.g., FVC, FEV1) in 300 healthy, lifetime non-smoking American Indians.

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  • Utilized linear regression analysis with age and height as predictors.
  • Employed analysis of covariance for statistical comparison with existing equations for white individuals.

    • Main Results:

    • Linear regression equations using age and height provided the best spirometric predictions.
    • Visual comparisons showed no substantial differences between Indian and white prediction equations.
    • Statistical analysis revealed significant differences in FVC and FEV1 prediction equations for Indian men compared to white men.
    • No significant differences were found between prediction equations for Indian and white women.

    Conclusions:

    • Spirometric prediction equations derived from American Indians may differ from those used for white populations, particularly in men.
    • The clinical relevance of these statistical differences requires further investigation.
    • The use of race-specific spirometry prediction equations is recommended for American Indians when available and validated.