Journal article
Global differences in lung function by region (PURE): an international, community-based prospective study
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Despite the rising burden of chronic respiratory diseases, global data for lung function are not available. We investigated global variation in lung function in healthy populations by region to establish whether regional factors contribute to lung function.
METHODS: In an international, community-based prospective study, we enrolled individuals from communities in 17 countries between Jan 1, 2005, and Dec 31, 2009 (except for in …
Authors
Duong M; Islam S; Rangarajan S; Teo K; O'Byrne PM; Schünemann HJ; Igumbor E; Chifamba J; Liu L; Li W
Journal
The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 8, pp. 599–609
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
October 2013
DOI
10.1016/s2213-2600(13)70164-4
ISSN
2213-2600