Obstructive sleep apnea related to mental health, health-related quality of life and multimorbidity: A nationwide survey of a representative sample in Republic of Korea.

Published in: PloS one (2023)

This study adds to the few population-based studies showing associations between mental health, HRQoL, and multimorbidity using nationwide data. OSA prevention might be helpful for good mental health, improving HRQoL, and comorbidity burdens. The results provide novel insights regarding the association between sleep apnea and multimorbidity.

Keyphrases

mental health
obstructive sleep apnea
sleep apnea
positive airway pressure
mental illness
cross sectional
electronic health record
big data
machine learning