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- Title
Race-based Reference Equation for Lung Function Testing in African Americans.
- Authors
Foreman, Marilyn G.; Idris, Muhammed Y.; Pemu, Priscilla; Miles-Richardson, Stephanie; Flenaugh, Eric L.; Kittles, Rick
- Abstract
The article focuses on responding to concerns raised about the Global Lung Function Initiative (GLI) race-neutral equations, acknowledging limitations in data representation and emphasizing the commitment to finding more equitable approaches for pulmonary function test interpretation. Topics include addressing global inequities in data representation, and recognizing the challenges in collecting diverse data.
- Subjects
PULMONARY function tests; AFRICAN Americans; EQUATIONS
- Publication
American Journal of Respiratory & Critical Care Medicine, 2024, Vol 209, Issue 1, p115
- ISSN
1073-449X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1164/rccm.202303-0590LE