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Racial/ethnic-based spirometry reference equations: Are they accurate for admixed populations?

2021-06-30 respiratory medicine Title + abstract only
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BACKGROUNDVariation in genetic ancestry among admixed racial/ethnic groups may influence the fit of guideline-recommended spirometry reference equations, which rely on self-identified race/ethnicity. RESEARCH QUESTIONWhat is the influence of genetic ancestry on the fit of the guideline-recommended racial/ethnic-based spirometry reference equations in populations of genetically admixed children? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODSCross-sectional fit of guideline-recommended racial/ethnic-based spirometry ...

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