Association between body roundness index and obstructive sleep apnea among US adults: data from the 2005-2008 and 2015-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

ABSTRACT: OSA is defined as the repeated occurrence of apnea or hypopnea during sleep caused by upper airway collapse. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by a high apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and persistent daytime sleepiness. Body roundness index (BRI), calculated using waist circumference and height, is a measure of obesity. BRI demonstrates a stronger correlation with body fat compared to BMI. However, no studies have thus far reported on the association between BRI and OSA. The data for this study were sourced from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database (2005-2008 and 2015-2018). BRI was computed as 364.2-365.5 * (1 - [WC(m)/2π]²/[0.5 * height(m)]²)^½. Statistical methods for data analysis included multivariable logistic

SUBMITTER: Zhang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11971107 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature