Open AccessPrevalence and risk factors of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in a Saudi Arabian population
Author(s) -
Siraj Wali,
Bahaa Abalkhail,
Ayman Krayem
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
annals of thoracic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.639
H-Index - 33
eISSN - 1817-1737
pISSN - 1998-3557
DOI - 10.4103/1817-1737.203746
Subject(s) - medicine , obstructive sleep apnea , polysomnography , obesity , epidemiology , population , prevalence , pediatrics , apnea–hypopnea index , sleep apnea , physical therapy , apnea , environmental health
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.