title: [THE INFLUENCE OF SMOKING ON THE LUNG VENTILATION FUNCTION IN YOUNG SUBJECTS].
abstract: The aim of the work was to evaluate effect of smoking on the lung ventilation function in young subjects. The study included 1552 subjects (808 men and 744 women) of the mean age 31.6 ± 4.7 and 29.27 ± 5.3 years respectively divided into 3 groups: smokers (n = 568), ex-smokers (n = 103), and non-smokers (n = 881). A sample of the general population contained 36.6% smokers, 6.6% ex-smokers, and 56.8% non-smokers; it showed significant correlation of smoking habits with the gender and the education level. Functional studies revealed lower spirographic and higher whole-body plethysmographic parameters in the smokers and ex-smokers. Also, they more frequently suffered obstructive disorders. These data suggest negative effect of tobacco smoke on the respiratory system in practically healthy young subjects revealed by the studying external respiratory function with the use of spirographic and whole-body plethysmographic methods.
authors.forename: I A
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Zakharova
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010993:Plethysmography, Whole Body / Q000379:methods; D011159:Population Surveillance; D011634:Public Health; D012137:Respiratory System / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012426:Russia / Q000453:epidemiology; D012907:Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D013147:Spirometry / Q000379:methods