FEV1 (Lung Function): Age Trend
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GLI-2012 point estimates at the selected ages and median heights peak at age 25 for both sexes, then decline across later calculation points.
Data source: Quanjer et al. (GLI-2012) About this study
See also: NHANES 2015-2018 median heights (FitnessNorms derivation) About this study
FEV1 (Lung Function) Respiratory Trend
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FEV1 (Lung Function) Median Values
| Age | Male (L) | Female (L) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-9 | 1.54 | 1.41 |
| 10-14 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| 15-19 | 4.30 | 3.28 |
| 20-29 | 4.52 | 3.30 |
| 30-39 | 4.30 | 3.13 |
| 40-49 | 4.01 | 2.89 |
| 50-59 | 3.66 | 2.58 |
| 60-69 | 3.25 | 2.30 |
| 70-79 | 2.86 | 1.95 |
| 80+ | 2.49 | 1.66 |