Abstract |
The current study aimed to investigate the association between obesity-related factors (including body mass
index, neck circumference, and waist circumference), smoking habits, and physical activity and obstructive sleep apnea
(OSA). Methods: Data on body mass index, neck circumference, waist circumference, smoking habits, physical activity,
and OSA were collected from 3,689 adults aged ≥ 40 years who participated in the 2022 National Health and Nutrition
Examination Survey. The independent samples t-test was used to compare individuals with OSA and those without based
on neck circumference, waist circumference, body mass index, and high-intensity physical activity. The chi-square test was
utilized to assess the correlation between smoking habits and OSA. The statistical significance level was set at = 0.05.
Results: Individuals with OSA and those without significantly differed in terms of neck circumference, body mass index,
and smoking habits (p<.05). Conclusion: Patients with OSA had a larger neck circumference and greater body mass
index and were more likely to smoke than healthy adults. Therefore, neck circumference, body mass index, and smoking
habits must be managed to control OSA symptoms. |