The associations between anthropometric indices and obstructive sleep apnea in a Korean population.

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 t...

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Main Authors: Hyeon Hui Kang, Ji Young Kang, Jick Hwan Ha, Jongmin Lee, Sung Kyoung Kim, Hwa Sik Moon, Sang Haak Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4256422?pdf=render