The Impact of Ethnicity on the Prevalence and Severity of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common disorder associated with multiple adverse health consequences and its prevalence is increasing in parallel with rising obesity trends. Early support for ethnic differences in OSA prevalence and severity has been derived from studies of relatively homogenous ethnic groups. However, between-study comparisons are problematic given differing methodologies. Recent large inter-ethnic studies examining different ethnic populations using standardized protocols support the notion that Chinese have an increased OSA prevalence and severity compared to those of European descent.
Source: Sleep Medicine Reviews - Category: Sleep Medicine Authors: Khin Hnin, Sutapa Mukherjee, Nick A. Antic, Peter Catcheside, Ching Li Chai-Coetzer, R. Doug McEvoy, Andrew Vakulin Tags: Clinical Review Source Type: research
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