Effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1) in young healthy males.

Dr. Kalpojit Saikia; Dr.Shrabani Barman; Dr.Jyotismita Deka

Volume : V, Issue : VI, June - 2016

Effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1) in young healthy males.

Dr. Kalpojit Saikia, Dr. Shrabani Barman, Dr. Jyotismita Deka

Abstract :

<p>&nbsp;Overweight and obesity is a major health concern of today&rsquo;s society. Body mass index (BMI) is commonly used to assess overweight and obesity in adults. Spirometry is the most frequently performed lung function test. This study was undertaken to evaluate the correlation of Body Mass Index(BMI) with Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) and Forced Expiratory Volume in first second (FEV1 ) . It was a cross&ndash;sectional study where 80 male subjects among the MBBS and Post &ndash;Graduate students of Silchar Medical College in the age group of 20 &ndash;29 years were recruited. Weight was measured using a standard weighing machine. BMI was calculated using Quetelet Index. Pulmonary function test was done using computerised spirometer, Medspiror. Inverse correlation of BMI with FVC (r = &ndash;0.468, p&lt;0.01) and FEV1 (r = &ndash;0.388, p&lt;0.01) was found suggesting negative effect of increase BMI on respiratory functions.</p>