Table 6. Association between indicators of traditional adiposities and lung function.
| Variable | FEV1% predicted* | FVC% predicted* | FEV1/FVC (%)† |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male (n=282) | |||
| BMI, kg/m2 | −0.335±0.258 (0.196) | −0.114±0.215 (0.598) | −0.121±0.113 (0.286)‡ |
| WC, cm | −0.080±0.083 (0.337) | −0.022±0.069 (0.752) | −0.024±0.037 (0.511)‡ |
| Body fat percentage, % | −0.276±0.103 (0.008) | −0.159±0.086 (0.065) | −0.177±0.052 (0.001)‡ |
| Female (n=173) | |||
| BMI, kg/m2 | −0.585±0.280 (0.038) | −0.671±0.243 (0.006) | 0.025±0.101 (0.801)‡ |
| WC, cm | −0.167±0.107 (0.122) | −0.213±0.093 (0.024) | 0.004±0.040 (0.913)‡ |
| Body fat percentage, % | −0.153±0.164 (0.352) | −0.186±0.143 (0.197) | −0.010±0.061 (0.865)‡ |
Each association between fat parameter and lung function were evaluated in a separate multiple regression analysis. Data presented as regression coefficients ± standard error (P value). *Adjusted for pack-years of smoking, HDL, and hsCRP. †Adjusted for age, height, pack-years of smoking, HDL, and hsCRP. ‡P value for the interaction of sex to the association (Pinteraction <0.05). HDL, high-density lipoprotein; hsCRP, high sensitivity C-reactive protein; BMI, body mass index; WC, waist circumference; FEV1, forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC, forced vital capacity.