Reference values for FEV1 and FVC in male adolescents and young adults of Ibo origin. East African medical journal. [East Afr Med J] Journal article

Forced vital capacity (FVC) and one second forced expiratory volume (FEV1) were measured in 245 healthy Nigerian Ibo males aged 12-23 years. Analysis showed strong correlation between anthropometric factors (age, height, weight) and spirometric measurements (r----0.808-0.994). In the young adult group (18-23 years), FEV1 did not correlate so strongly with weight, however (r----0.654). Prediction equations, based on age and height have been developed for use among male Ibo adolescents and young adults.

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Adolescent
Adult
Age Factors
Body Height
Body Weight
Child
Ethnic Groups
Forced Expiratory Volume
Humans
Male
Nigeria
Reference Values
Sex Factors
Vital Capacity