Waist-to-height ratio, body circumference index and body shape index of abdominal obesity to identify OSA: Results from NHANES.

ABSTRACT: Obesity plays a significant role in the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The primary aim of this research was to compare 3 key obesity metrics: waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), body roundness index (BRI), and a body shape index (ABSI), to assess their correlation with OSA. Identifying OSA at an early stage can lead to more favorable treatment outcomes. This cross-sectional investigation leveraged data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected during 2 periods: 2005 to 2008 and 2015 to 2018. The primary objective was to examine the relationships among different levels of WHtR, BRI, and ABSI in relation to OSA-related symptoms using multivariate logistic regression models. A range of analytical techniques, including subgroup analyses and threshold effect e

SUBMITTER: Wang R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12517874 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature