The risk of obstructive sleep apnea in a Brazilian birth cohort: preliminary results

Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a prevalent disease. A Brazilian study estimated the prevalence of OSA in the adult population in 32.8%. The most frequent signs and symptoms of OSA are snoring, apnea, excessive sleepiness, nocturia, cognitive impairment, depressive  symptoms, difficulty concentrating, sexual impotence and morning headache. Birth cohort studies bring the possibility of conducting research with a temporal window that begins at birth and extends to the present, representing an opportunity that may help us to understand the mechanisms that lead to OSA.
Source: Sleep Medicine - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Tags: Sleep Breathing Disorders Source Type: research