Evaluation of the Global Lung Initiative 2012 Reference Values for Spirometry in African Children

Despite the high burden of respiratory disease, no spirometry reference values for African children are available.Investigate whether the Global Lung Initiative (GLI-2012) reference values for spirometry are appropriate for children in sub-Saharan Africa and assess the impact of malnutrition on lung function.Anthropometry and spirometry were obtained in children aged 6 to 12 years from urban and semiurban schools in three African countries....