Table 3 Association of FEV1 percent-predicted using race-specific 2012-GLI and race-neutral 2022-GLI reference equations and dyspnea.

From: Race-neutral versus race-specific GLI reference equations on spirometry interpretation in the general population

Variable

FEV1%pred

FVC %pred

Race-specific GLI equation

Race-neutral GLI equation

Race-specific GLI equation

Race-neutral GLI equation

Standard coefficient

p-value

Standard coefficient

p-value

Standard coefficient

p-value

Standard coefficient

p-value

mMRC

−0.006

0.002

−0.006

0.002

−0.005

0.027

−0.005

0.025

  1. Adjusted variables : age, sex, BMI, smoking status.
  2. mMRC, modified Medical Research Council; GLI, Global Lung Function Initiative; BMI, body mass index.
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