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The Associations between Anthropometric Indices and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Korean Population

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  • Hyeon Hui Kang
  • Ji Young Kang
  • Jick Hwan Ha
  • Jongmin Lee
  • Sung Kyoung Kim
  • Hwa Sik Moon
  • Sang Haak Lee

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Background: Obesity is a major risk factor for the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Although clinical and epidemiological studies have shown that OSA and obesity are strongly associated, few Asian studies have examined the associations between anthropometric obesity indices and OSA, especially in the Korean population. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of anthropometric obesity indices on OSA in a Korean population. Methods: Anthropometric indices, including neck circumference, waist circumference, and body mass index, were assessed in 383 consecutive subjects with suspected OSA. Results: Of the 383 subjects assessed, 316 (82.5%) were diagnosed with OSA. Neck circumference (r = 0.518), waist circumference (r = 0.570), and body mass index (r = 0.512) were correlated with the apnea-hypopnea index (p

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  • Hyeon Hui Kang & Ji Young Kang & Jick Hwan Ha & Jongmin Lee & Sung Kyoung Kim & Hwa Sik Moon & Sang Haak Lee, 2014. "The Associations between Anthropometric Indices and Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Korean Population," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 9(12), pages 1-12, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0114463
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114463
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