Original Article

The Effects of Body Fat Distribution on Pulmonary Function Tests in the Overweight and Obese

Objectives:To determine the predominant pulmonary function abnormality in overweight and moderately obese subjects and to evaluate the correlation between the severity of lung function impairment and the degree of obesity.Methods:Fifty-three volunteers underwent physical examination, skin fold measurements, and standardized pulmonary function tests. Thirty-one women and 22 men with a mean…