Cut-off points of neck and waist circumference as predictors of obstructive sleep apnea in the Colombian population: a comparison with polysomnography.

Sandra Brigitte Amado Garzon Oscar Mauricio Muñoz-Velandia Alvaro J Ruiz Patricia Hidalgo Martínez Liliana Otero

Published in: Sao Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina (2023)

NC and WC have moderate discrimination capacities for diagnosing OSA. The cut-off values suggest differences between Latin- and North American as well as Asian populations.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
body mass index
positive airway pressure
body weight
sleep apnea
high intensity
physical activity