Comorbidities associated with high-risk obstructive sleep apnea based on the STOP-BANG questionnaire: a nationwide population-based study.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

We investigated the prevalence, associated factors, and comorbidities of high-risk obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as determined by the STOP-BANG questionnaire in a Korean adult population.

Methods

Data were obtained from 7,650 adults (aged ≥ 40 years) who participated in the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2020). Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to evaluate the association of socioeconomic status, lifestyle related factors, and comorbidities with high-risk OSA (STOP-BANG score, 5-8).

Results

The prevalence of high-risk OSA according to the STOP-BANG questionnaire was 12.0 %. Older age, male, current smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, and more comorbidities were associated with higher STOP-BANG scores. In mult

SUBMITTER: Huh G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9816691 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature