Impact of Low Altitude-Hilly Terrain on Pulmonary Health in Young Adults: A Gender-Based Spirometric Analysis
Introduction: This study explores the pulmonary function of young adults living in hilly terrains at low altitudes (around 1,800 ft), assessing the impact of elevation on lung health and potential gender-based differences using digital spirometry. Materials and Methods: Pulmonary functions, includin...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1013_24 |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
This study explores the pulmonary function of young adults living in hilly terrains at low altitudes (around 1,800 ft), assessing the impact of elevation on lung health and potential gender-based differences using digital spirometry.
Materials and Methods:
Pulmonary functions, including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), FEV1/FVC ratio, and peak expiratory flow rate, were measured in individuals aged 18–24 years. Differences between males and females were examined using independent t-tests and Pearson correlation tests to analyze the relationships between various pulmonary metrics.
Results:
Males demonstrated higher mean values in FVC and FEV1 compared to females, though the FEV1/FVC ratio remained consistent across genders. Correlation analysis within the total sample and across genders revealed significant relationships among the tests.
Conclusion:
The study highlights low altitude’s physiological effects on lung function, with gender differences in pulmonary findings. These findings necessitate gender-specific approaches in health interventions and emphasize the importance of altitude consideration in respiratory health research. |
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| ISSN: | 0976-4879 0975-7406 |