Sleep Disordered Breathing in Four Resource-Limited Settings in Peru: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Association with Chronic Diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Study objectives

Sleep disordered breathing (SDB) is a highly prevalent condition in high-income countries, with major consequences for cardiopulmonary health, public safety, healthcare utilization, and mortality. However, its prevalence and effect in low- and middle-income countries are less well known. We sought to determine the prevalence, risk factors, and comorbidities of SDB symptoms in four resource-limited settings.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis of the CRONICAS Cohort, a population-based age- and sex-stratified sample.

Setting

Four resource-limited settings in Peru varying in altitude, urbanization, and air pollution.

Participants

There were 2,682 adults aged 35 to 92 y.

Measurements and results

Self-reported SDB symptoms (habitual snoring, obs

SUBMITTER: Schwartz NG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4531413 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature