Age-dependent association between obstructive sleep apnea and self-reported history of fractures: a community-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The relationship between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and self-reported history of fractures among various age groups in the general population is unclear.

Methods

Participants were recruited using a multistage probability sampling method between 2021 and 2023 in Guangdong Province, China. Sleep study was performed with a wearable type-IV monitor. OSA was defined using the oxygen desaturation index (ODI) of ≥ 5 events/h. Fracture history was self-reported according to physician diagnoses. Poor sleep quality was defined as a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index score > 5.

Results

A total of 5,519 participants were analyzed. The mean age of participants was 52.7 years. The prevalence rates of OSA and self-reported history of fractures were 44.5% and 13%, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12729138 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature