Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in adult Population in an Urban Area of Delhi, India: A Community-Based Epidemiological Study
Introduction: The objective of this study was to investigate the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and its association with cardiovascular and socio-demographic factors in the adult population of South Delhi, India. Materials and Methods: Employing a community-based cross-sectional design, auth...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Preventive Medicine: Research & Reviews |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/PMRR.PMRR_26_24 |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
The objective of this study was to investigate the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and its association with cardiovascular and socio-demographic factors in the adult population of South Delhi, India.
Materials and Methods:
Employing a community-based cross-sectional design, authors randomly selected 700 participants aged 30–69 years. The STOP-BANG questionnaire served as our screening tool for OSA risk assessment.
Results:
The findings revealed that 17.4% of participants exhibited intermediate risk, whereas 3.4% were at high risk for OSA. Notably, certain subgroups demonstrated elevated risk: the elderly, males and individuals with hypertension, diabetics and those who were overweight or obese.
Conclusion:
OSA is alarmingly prevalent in India, necessitating early identification and intervention. The STOP-BANG questionnaire emerges as a valuable tool for identifying undiagnosed cases, potentially improving health outcomes for affected individuals. |
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| ISSN: | 2950-5828 2950-5836 |