The association between sedentary behavior and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study from the NHANES (2007-2008 to 2015-2020).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sedentary behavior (SB) may contribute to obesity and lower extremity fluid retention, which may favor the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). However, linking sedentary behavior to OSA is unclear. The purpose of this study was to determine if there is an association between SB and OSA.

Methods

Three typical questions in the NHANES questionnaire(①The frequency of feeling excessively sleepy per month. ②The frequency of gasping, snorting or stopping breathing per week. ③The frequency of snoring per week.) have been used for the assessment of OSA. A physical activity questionnaire(On a typical day, the amount of time you spend sitting or reclining.) was used to assess SB. This secondary analysis included National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHA

SUBMITTER: Cai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10863124 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature