Open AccessObstructive Sleep Apnea among Players in the National Football League: A Scoping Review
Author(s) -
April Rogers,
Kevin Xia,
Kyaw Soe,
Azizi Sexias,
Felix Sogade,
Barbara B. Hutchinson,
Dorice Vieira,
Samy I. McFarlane,
Girardin JeanLouis
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of sleep disorders and therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2167-0277
DOI - 10.4172/2167-0277.1000278
Subject(s) - obstructive sleep apnea , football , cinahl , medicine , league , population , physical therapy , body mass index , gerontology , environmental health , psychiatry , psychological intervention , political science , physics , astronomy , law
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-disordered breathing condition that has emerged as a significant public health problem given its increased prevalence over the past decade. The high prevalence of obesity and large waist circumference among NFL players are two risk factors that might contribute to the high susceptibility of football players to develop OSA. National Football League linemen might be particularly vulnerable since they tend to have a higher body mass index. In this scoping review, we aim to bring attention to the limited research regarding OSA among National Football League players and highlight the negative consequences of OSA in an attempt to increase awareness of the urgent need for further research in this area.