RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Prevalence of high risk population for obstructive sleep apnea using STOP-BANG questionnaire in a large urban population
JF European Respiratory Journal
JO Eur Respir J
FD European Respiratory Society
SP P2232
VO 44
IS Suppl 58
A1 Farzane Saeidifard
A1 Parisa Adimi
A1 Moein Foroughi
A1 Majid Malekmohammad
YR 2014
UL http://erj.ersjournals.com/content/44/Suppl_58/P2232.abstract
AB Objective: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the commonest sleep-related breathing disorder. While it is associated with significant morbidities and increased mortality, the majority of people suffering from OSA are left undiagnosed. Epidemiology of OSA is well studied in Western nations, while data on epidemiology of OSA is scarce in other countries. We researched prevalence of OSA in a large urban area (Tehran) in Iran.Methods: We randomly selected a total of 4021 individuals above 18 years of age in clusters from different districts of Tehran and surveyed by STOP-BANG questionnaire. Our study questionnaire also inquired about demographic characteristics, education level, history of coronary artery disease and diabetes, and women's menopausal status. Score of 3 or higher is considered high risk for OSA.Results: The study population consisted of 2075 (51.6%) females with the mean age of 40.88(SD=15.4) and mean BMI 26.18(SD=4.43). 51.4% of males and 26.5% of females (a total of 1513 individuals (36.8%)) were labeled as high risk group for OSA according to STOP-BANG. The degree of risk is directly correlated with BMI, older age, history of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.Conclusion: The STOP-BANG classified about 1 out of 3 Tehran's inhabitants to be at high risk of having OSA. Given the morbidity and mortality of this disorder, it is considered as a major health problem. Further detailed studies with confirmatory tests are recommended in order to plan strategies for detection, treatment and rehabilitation of affected individuals.