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Area of Science:

  • Medical research
  • Pulmonary medicine
  • Health equity

Background:

  • The use of race/ethnicity in medical practice is questioned for potentially perpetuating health disparities and structural racism.
  • Interpreting pulmonary function test (PFT) results using race-specific equations is a common example, lacking clinical and physiological perspectives.
  • Global relevance exists due to multicultural communities and uncertainty in normal lung function values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the sources of lung function differences, including those attributed to race/ethnicity.
  • To analyze the limitations of current PFT interpretation in reflecting health outcomes.
  • To summarize arguments for and against race-based PFT equations and identify knowledge gaps for future research.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of factors influencing lung function.
  • Analysis of current PFT interpretation practices and their impact on health disparities.
  • Synthesis of arguments regarding race-specific vs. race-neutral PFT equations.

Main Results:

  • Current PFT interpretation using race is imperfect in correlating function with health outcomes.
  • Arguments exist against race-specific equations due to potential bias and concerns about removing race from interpretation.
  • Knowledge gaps and critical questions are identified for a thoughtful shift in PFT interpretation.

Conclusions:

  • The practice of using race in PFT interpretation requires critical re-evaluation.
  • Changes in interpretation strategies and targeted research are necessary to mitigate health disparities.
  • A move towards race-neutral approaches in PFT interpretation is proposed to ensure equitable care.