TY - JOUR T1 - Evaluation of the Global Lung Function Initiative 2012 reference values for spirometry in China: a national cross-sectional study JF - European Respiratory Journal JO - Eur Respir J DO - 10.1183/13993003.00490-2022 VL - 60 IS - 6 SP - 2200490 AU - Feilong Wang AU - Kun Wang AU - Cole Bowerman AU - Hogne Ulla AU - Jiaxing Sun AU - Marko Topalovic AU - Sanja Stanojevic AU - Qiang Li Y1 - 2022/12/01 UR - http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/60/6/2200490.abstract N2 - China is facing a high burden of respiratory diseases. There are nearly 100 million people living with COPD and more than 45 million people living with asthma [1–3]. Pulmonary function tests are critical for early diagnosis and management of respiratory disease. An accurate interpretation of pulmonary function measurements requires reliable reference values. Due to complex interactions between genetics, socioeconomic status and other factors/exposures, population-specific reference equations are typically used to facilitate interpretation [4]. Currently, there are no nationally recognised spirometry reference values for the Chinese population. There have been several equations published but these have been limited due to small sample sizes, accounted for limited geographical areas, or lacked standardised quality control [5–8].GLI South East Asian equations fit well across a contemporary North and South Chinese population. This study suggests a single reference equation for spirometry can be applied to the Chinese population. https://bit.ly/3zhCc2wWe would like to thank all physicians, nurses and medical assistants who participated in recruiting subjects at each centre. ER -