Association between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome and waist-to-height ratio

ConclusionsA high value of waist circumference, waist-to-height ratio, and BMI is associated with the presence and severity of OSAS. We have determined the cutoff values of the studied anthropometric measurements in both sexes for OSAS and severe OSAS.

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Source: Sleep and Breathing - September 20, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research