Socioeconomic circumstances and lung function growth from early adolescence to early adulthood

CONCLUSIONS: Individuals from most disadvantaged SEC presented lower lung function at early adolescence compared to high-SEC counterparts; nevertheless, a catch-up growth was observed.IMPACT: Lower socioeconomic circumstances were previously associated with reduced lung function and a higher risk of respiratory diseases in adults. Fewer studies analysed the effects of early-life socioeconomic circumstances in lung function growth during adolescence. Disadvantaged socioeconomic circumstances were associated with lower lung function in early adolescence. However, social differences diminished over adolescence, suggesting a catch-up growth of lung function among those from lower socioeconomic circumstances. An improved understanding of the mechanism underlying lung function catch-up (or the absence of catch-up) might support interventions to narrow social inequalities in respiratory health and should be further investigated.PMID:33603209 | DOI:10.1038/s41390-021-01380-2

Source: Pediatric Research - February 19, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: V ânia Rocha Milton Severo Elisabete Ramos Helena Falc ão Silvia Stringhini S ílvia Fraga Source Type: research