Forced Vital Capacity in Obese Females.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Obesity is increasing global problem. It is associated with various life threatening and metabolic problems. It’s effect on CVS, endocrine liver diseases have been studied many times. The present study was planned to assess Forced Vital Capacity (FVC) in obese females. A total 100 obese and 102 non obese females (21-65 years) were recruited in this study. Obesity was determined by BMI (Body Mass Index), Percentage of body fat, and WHR (Waist Hip Ratio). FVC was recorded on a computerized Medspiror. Obese females showed decrease in FVC (Forced Vital Capacity) as compared to non obese one. This indicates that obesity affects pulmonary functions with manifestation of restrictive ventilatory defect.
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Índice:
IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Assunto principal:
Feminino
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Humanos
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Índice de Massa Corporal
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Capacidade Vital
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Volume Expiratório Forçado
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Adulto
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Relação Cintura-Quadril
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Adulto Jovem
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Pessoa de Meia-Idade
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Obesidade
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2014
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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