Lung function in Lolland-Falster Health Study (LOFUS).

ABSTRACT:

Background

COPD prevalence in Denmark is estimated at 18% based on data from urban populations. However, studies suggest that using the clinical cut-off for airway obstruction in population studies may overestimate prevalence. The present study aims to compare estimated prevalence of airway obstruction using different cut-offs and to present lung function data from the Lolland-Falster Health Study, set in a rural-provincial area.

Methods

Descriptive analysis of participant characteristics and self-reported respiratory disease and of spirometry results in the total population and in subgroups defined by these characteristics. Airway obstruction was assessed using previously published Danish reference values and defined according to either FEV₁ /FVC below lower limi

SUBMITTER: Jacobsen KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9527155 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature