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Lung function of young Aymara highlanders.

L P Greksa1, H Spielvogel, E Cáceres

  • 1Department of Anthropology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

Annals of Human Biology
|November 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

Aymara children show accelerated lung function development relative to stature, with strong links to chest size. However, this acceleration is less pronounced than in Quechua children, suggesting distinct developmental factors.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Anthropology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Lung function development varies across populations and altitudes.
  • High-altitude environments may influence physiological adaptations.
  • Understanding growth patterns in indigenous youth is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the development of lung function (FVC, FEV, %FEV) in Aymara youth.
  • To compare lung function development patterns between Aymara and Quechua children.
  • To investigate the relationship between lung function and chest dimensions in Aymara children.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal study of 217 Aymara males and 195 females in La Paz, Bolivia (3600 m altitude).
  • Analysis of forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume (FEV), and %FEV in relation to stature and chest dimensions.

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  • Comparative analysis with existing data on Quechua youth.

    • Main Results:

    • Aymara children exhibit accelerated lung function development relative to stature, particularly during adolescence.
    • A strong correlation exists between lung function and chest dimensions in Aymara youth.
    • Aymara children show a less pronounced acceleration in lung volumes relative to stature compared to highland Quechua children.
    • Differences in lung function relative to chest size and stature were observed between Aymara and Quechua boys.

    Conclusions:

    • Lung function development in Aymara youth is influenced by factors beyond simple increases in chest size, with distinct patterns compared to Quechua youth.
    • Adolescent lung function development in Aymara children shows acceleration relative to stature.
    • High-altitude adaptation and genetic factors may contribute to observed differences in lung function development.