Reference values for FEV1 and FVC in male adolescents and young adults of Ibo origin.
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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Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Anambra State University of Technology, Nnewi, Nigeria.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D001827:Body Height; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D005006:Ethnicity; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria; D012016:Reference Values; D012737:Sex Factors; D014797:Vital Capacity