Effect of body mass index (BMI) on pulmonary functions in children of 6-14 years of age: A cross-sectional study

Effect of body mass index (BMI) on pulmonary functions in children of 6-14 years of age: A cross-sectional study

Background: Over-weight/obesity is a new global pandemic affecting children with prevalence up to 36%. It is responsible for metabolic syndrome and its future complications in children; however, its effect on lung functions in children is not well studied. Aim: To compare lung function tests [forced...

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Main Authors: Amit K Satapathy, Rashmi R Das, Samarendra Mahapatro, Manoj K Panigrahi, Debapriya Bandopadhaya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2022-01-01
Series:Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Subjects:
bmi
body mass index
children
obesity
pft
pulmonary function test
Online Access:http://www.jfmpc.com/article.asp?issn=2249-4863;year=2022;volume=11;issue=6;spage=3156;epage=3160;aulast=Satapathy

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