Anthropometric measures and obstructive sleep apnea in children and adolescents: a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis.

Luiza Lassi de Araújo LopesFábio Wildson Gurgel CostaLúcia Helena Soares CevidanesPaulo Goberlânio de Barros SilvaMarcela Lima GurgelFrancisco Samuel Rodrigues CarvalhoCauby Maia Chaves JúniorThyciana Rodrigues Ribeiro

Published in: Sleep & breathing = Schlaf & Atmung (2023)

Compared to the control group, the OSA group exhibited a greater mean difference in neck circumference, the only anthropometric measurement with high certainty of evidence.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
body composition
body mass index
sleep apnea
physical activity