Occupational but not leisure-time physical activity associated with high-risk of obstructive sleep apnea status: a population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Despite the well-documented benefits of physical activity, the distinct impacts of occupational physical activity (OPA) and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) on the risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) remain poorly understood. The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between OPA/LTPA and the risk of developing OSA within a nationally representative sample. We hypothesized that high-intensity OPA could potentially elevate the risk of OSA, whereas the effect of LTPA on OSA risk might be different.

Methods

The cross-sectional study utilized data from the Korean National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey database (2019-2020), encompassing a total of 8093 participants. OSA risk was assessed using the STOP-BANG questionnaire, where a score

SUBMITTER: Chen H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020150 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature