Prevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a Saudi Arabian population

Prevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a Saudi Arabian population

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder worldwide; however, epidemiological studies on its prevalence lack in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of OSA in Saudi Arabia. Methods: The study was performed from 2013 to 2015 in two stages. T...

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Main Authors: Siraj Omar Wali, Bahaa Abalkhail, Ayman Krayem
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Subjects:
Daytime sleepiness
obstructive sleep apnea
prevalence
risk factors
syndrome
Online Access:http://www.thoracicmedicine.org/article.asp?issn=1817-1737;year=2017;volume=12;issue=2;spage=88;epage=94;aulast=Wali

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