| Abstract |
Purpose: Obesity causes reduced lung function due to alterations in the lungs and chest wall. This study aimed to
compare lung function based on body mass index. Methods: This study recruited 31 participants, which were divided
into 2 groups (overweight group and control group). We assessed forced vital capacity (FVC) and FVC% predicted in order
to compare lung function. The Mann-Whitney U-test was used to compare FVC and FVC% predicted between the
overweight group and the control group. Results: The results indicated that the FVC and FVC% predicted were
significantly lower in the overweight group compared to those in the control group (p<.05). Conclusion: The results
of this study imply that being overweight has a negative impact on lung function. Therefore, management of body mass
index is recommended to improve lung function in overweight individuals. |