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Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Multiple Anthropometric Indices of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity among Young Adults

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  • Xiaoli Chen
  • Wipawan C. Pensuksan
  • Vitool Lohsoonthorn
  • Somrat Lertmaharit
  • Bizu Gelaye
  • Michelle A.Williams

Abstract

Objective;To examine the associations between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and obesity among young adults. Design and Methods;A total of 2911 college students in Thailand participated in the study. Anthropometric measurements and blood pressure were taken by trained research staff. Results; Overall, 6.3% of college students had OSA determined by the Berlin Questionnaire, 9.6% were overweight (BMI: 25-29 kg/m2), 4.5% were obese (BMI¡Ý30 kg/m2); 12.4% had abdominal obesity (men: waist circumference¡Ý90 cm; women: waist circumference¡Ý80 cm). There were significant associations between OSA and overweight (odds ratio (OR)=1.72; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.04-1.85) and obesity (OR=24.23; 95% CI=15.20-38.61), independent of demographic and lifestyle factors, blood pressure, and psychological distress. Students with OSA were more likely to have abdominal obesity than those without OSA (OR=2.09; 95% CI=1.19-3.67). OSA was significantly related to joint effects of general and abdominal obesity. The OSA-obesity associations were robust and evident for both genders, individuals with normal and elevated blood pressure, and those with and without psychological distress. Conclusions; This study shows independent associations of OSA with general and abdominal obesity among young adults. OSA could be a risk factor for obesity and consequent cardiovascular morbidities; OSA screening and treatment might be important for young adults.

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  • Xiaoli Chen & Wipawan C. Pensuksan & Vitool Lohsoonthorn & Somrat Lertmaharit & Bizu Gelaye & Michelle A.Williams, 2014. "Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Multiple Anthropometric Indices of General Obesity and Abdominal Obesity among Young Adults," International Journal of Social Science Studies, Redfame publishing, vol. 2(3), pages 89-99, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:rfa:journl:v:2:y:2014:i:3:p:89-99
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    Keywords

    obstructive sleep apnea; general obesity; abdominal obesity; college student; Asia; Thailand;
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
    • Z0 - Other Special Topics - - General

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