| Literature DB >> 11126101 |
I T Khawaja1, R T Sayyed, H Jaouni.
Abstract
Obstructive sleep apnea remains an unrecognized and under appreciated disease. The reported prevalence ranges from 2% to 10%. Risk factors include obesity, increased neck circumference, and certain ethnic groups. An apnea index > 20 is associated with higher mortality rate.Entities:
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Year: 2000 PMID: 11126101 DOI: 10.1007/s12019-000-0032-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Compr Ther ISSN: 0098-8243