Relationship between anthropometric variables and lung function parameters among school children of Central India: A Cross–sectional Study

Kajal B Bhise; M T Jivtode

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2018

Relationship between anthropometric variables and lung function parameters among school children of Central India: A Cross–sectional Study

Kajal B Bhise, M T Jivtode

Abstract :

Background: Pulmonary function tests have been evolved from the tool for physiological study to clinical investigation in assessing respiratory status of the patients. The study was conducted to correlate pulmonary function test parameters with various Anthropometric parameters in school children between the age group 7 to 15 years.

Material and Methods: The study was cross sectional study conducted between Feuary to June 2013. A total sample size 700 subjects in the age group of 7‑15 years were included. Anthropometric parameters like weight, height, BMI, Body surface area (BSA) and arm span were recorded using standardized procedure. The pulmonary function parameters analysed included forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).

Results: All the anthropometric values and pulmonary parameter values are found to be higher in males as compared to females. There was significant correlation between pulmonary function parameters and anthropometric parameters in children.

Conclusion: It can be concluded that, anthropometric variables are strong determinants of pulmonary function among the children.