Assessment of obesity indices and disease severity in male patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study

Assessment of obesity indices and disease severity in male patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study

Background/aim Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with multiple chronic conditions and increased risks of complications and mortality. The relationship between OSA and obesity is complex but increased body fat is widely recognized as a major risk factor for OSA. This work aims to determine...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Gharib, Mai S. Elsheikh, Yasmine H. El-Hinnawy, Gehan Hamdy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of the Arab Society for Medical Research
Subjects:
bmi
neck circumference
obesity
obstructive sleep apnea
waist to hip ratio
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jasmr.jasmr_7_24
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