Causal Relationship of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Bone Mineral Density and the Role of BMI.

Fei XuXiuRong ZhangYinRong ZhangWenhui ChenZiCong Liao

Published in: Nature and science of sleep (2024)

Our findings provide support for a causal relationship between genetically predicted OSA and increased forearm BMD and heel BMD. Furthermore, our results suggest that OSA may play a role in mediating the influence of BMI on BMD.

Keyphrases

obstructive sleep apnea
bone mineral density
positive airway pressure
postmenopausal women
body mass index
body composition
weight gain
sleep apnea
physical activity