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Ethnic differences in lung function in Israeli children

H Roizin1, A Szeinberg, E Tabachnik

  • 1Paediatric Respiratory Service, Chaim Sheba Medical Centre, Tel Hashomer, Israel.

Thorax
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Ethnic background significantly impacts lung function in Israeli children. Spirometry results show distinct differences, requiring tailored predictive equations for Georgian and Indian descent groups, unlike others.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Human Genetics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Israel's diverse population comprises immigrants from various global origins.
  • The applicability of a single spirometric nomogram across different ethnic groups in children is unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate ethnic variations in spirometric values among second and third-generation Israeli children.
  • To determine if a unified spirometric prediction model is suitable for diverse ethnic groups in Israel.

Main Methods:

  • Spirometry was conducted on 753 Israeli children aged 7-14 years from six distinct ethnic groups.
  • Subjects were categorized into European, Iraqi, North African, Indian, Yemenite, and Georgian groups.
  • Parental ethnic background was homogenous in 503 participants.

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Main Results:

  • Standing height was the primary predictor of spirometric values (FEV1, FVC); sitting height showed no additional contribution.
  • Significant ethnic differences in spirometric values were observed.
  • Georgian children exhibited higher FEV1 and FVC than most other groups, while Indian children had lower FVC.

Conclusions:

  • Ethnic origin influences normal spirometric values in second and third-generation Israeli children.
  • A single predictive equation is appropriate for European, North African, Iraqi, and Yemenite children.
  • Separate predictive equations are necessary for Georgian and Indian children due to distinct spirometric profiles.