Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in Relation to Selected Anthropometric Parameters in Healthy Adult Males of Kumaun Region of India: A Comparative Study.
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2015
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Abstract
Background: PEF is a reasonably good measure of ventilatory function. It varies with various
anthropometric parameters, geographical location of the subjects as well as various disease
processes.
Objective: To assess the relationship between PEF and certain selected anthropometric
parameters and to devise prediction equation based upon these parameters.
Materials and Methods: Three hundred healthy male adults in the age group of 18-60 years have been assessed for PEF using Wright Peak Flow Meter.
Results: In the age group ≤ 40 years, PEF was on the average greater than in the age group > 40
years. Prediction equations were derived for PEF dependent on age and height in <40 age group
and age and weight in >40 years age group.
Conclusion: PEF appears to decline with advancing age, and to increase with height in younger
subjects and weight in older subjects.
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PEF, anthropometric parameters, prediction equation
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Kumari Poonam, Bano Mehar, Jha Kamlesh, Bhardwaj Parveen. Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) in Relation to Selected Anthropometric Parameters in Healthy Adult Males of Kumaun Region of India: A Comparative Study. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2015; 9(4): 1-7.