Developing lung function reference ranges in Aboriginal Australians [ 2016 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Graham Hall (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Julianne Coffin ,  Dr Andrew Wilson ,  Mr Glenn Pearson ,  Ms Barbara Henry
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Brief description Lung function in Aboriginal Australians may be up to 30% lower than that of the Caucasian population. Comparing a patient’s lung function result to normal is critical to help diagnose and manage lung diseases. There are no lung function normal ranges for Aboriginal Australians. Our study will measure lung function in healthy Aboriginal children and adults and develop Aboriginal specific reference values and thus help ensure the highest level of clinical care for Aboriginal patients.

Funding Amount $AUD 902,655.13

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant