Gourcoulianis, KI;
Tsoutsou, P;
Fotiadou, N;
Samaras, K;
Dakis, D;
Molyvdas, PA;
(2000)
Lung Function in Gypsies in Greece.
Archives of Environmental Health: An International Journal
, 55
(6)
pp. 453-454.
10.1080/00039890009604045.
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Abstract
The relationship between lung function and smoking and dietary habits was examined in 121 Gypsies (62 males, 59 females) who were 14-70 y of age and who lived in Greece. All were examined clinically, after which they all participated in spirometry tests. Half of the study group had abnormal (< 80% of predicted) forced vital capacity, 36.4% had abnormal (< 80% of predicted) forced expiratory volume in 1 sec, and 5% had serious lung function disturbances (forced vital capacity < 50% of predicted). Approximately 70% of subjects were smokers, and their diets were rich in alcohol and meat; they ate very few salads and oranges. Consequently, decreased lung function might be a major health problem in Gypsies in Greece. Organization of preventive health strategies should improve the overall health of this study group.
| Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Title: | Lung Function in Gypsies in Greece |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1080/00039890009604045 |
| Publisher version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/00039890009604045 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Surgery and Interventional Sci UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Life and Medical Sciences > Faculty of Medical Sciences > Div of Surgery and Interventional Sci > Department of Ortho and MSK Science |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10139060 |
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