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Lung function reference values in Singaporean children aged 6-18 years

G J Connett1, S H Quak, M L Wong

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, National University Hospital of Singapore.

Thorax
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

This study established lung function reference values for Chinese children, developing methods to adjust these for Malay and Indian children, revealing ethnic differences in lung capacity.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric pulmonology
  • Anthropometry
  • Ethnic health disparities

Background:

  • Establishing normative lung function data is crucial for diagnosing respiratory conditions in children.
  • Previous studies lacked comprehensive reference values for diverse ethnic groups in Singapore.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate lung function reference values for Chinese children.
  • To develop methods for calculating adjusted standard deviation scores for Malay and Indian children.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study of lung function (FEV1, FVC) using Jaeger spirometry.
  • Sample included 1403 Chinese, 335 Malay, and 206 Indian children in Singapore.
  • Regression analysis to determine lung function-height relationships.

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Main Results:

  • Lung function and height showed a linear relationship up to specific inflection points (150 cm for boys, 140 cm for girls).
  • Significant differences in lung function were observed between Chinese, Malay, and Indian children.
  • Indian boys exhibited notably lower lung function values compared to other groups.

Conclusions:

  • Two distinct regression equations are recommended for describing lung function in Chinese children across different height ranges.
  • Provided correction factors enable the calculation of reference values and SD scores for Malay and Indian children.
  • Highlights the importance of ethnic-specific considerations in pediatric lung function assessment.