A Race-neutral Approach to the Interpretation of Lung Function Measurements.

2022-11-16

Bowerman, Cole

Bhakta, Nirav R

Brazzale, Danny J

Cooper, Brendan R

Cooper, Julie

Gochicoa-Rangel, Laura

Haynes, Jeffrey

Kaminsky, David A

Lan, Le Thi Tuyet

Masekela, Refiloe

McCormack, Meredith C

Steenbruggen, Irene

Stanojevic, Sanja

health equity

racial groups

spirometry

Journal Article

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10.1164/rccm.202205-0963OC

The use of self-reported race/ethnicity to interpret lung function measurements has historically assumed that the observed differences in lung function between racial and ethnic group were due to thoracic cavity size differences relative to standing height. Very few studies have considered the influence of environmental and social determinants on pulmonary function. Consequently, the use of race and ethnicity specific reference equations may further marginalize disadvantaged populations.

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American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2023-03-15; 207(6)

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

1535-4970