The impact of switching to race-neutral reference equations on FEV1 percent predicted among people with cystic fibrosis,

Racial and ethnic disparities in health, shaped by implicit and overt racism, are pervasive and substantial. Societal structures such as health care, economic and legal systems, education and housing profoundly impact health [1 –3]. Experiences of racism, both direct and vicarious, also contribute to poorer health outcomes among minoritized individuals [4]. With the growing emphasis on improving health equity over the past two decades has come increased attention to the racist origins and racial biases in a range of clin ical tests [5], including spirometry [6], glomerular filtration rate [7] and pulse oximetry [8].
Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Article Source Type: research