Moderate-severe OSA, nocturnal hypoxemia, and disruptions to normal sleep duration, continuity, and architecture are associated with increased CKD prevalence in Pennsylvania adults. Management of OSA and/or sleep disturbances may be an opportunity to improve CKD outcomes. The unique health disparities among vulnerable rural populations are deserving of future study.
Keyphrases
- obstructive sleep apnea
- chronic kidney disease
- positive airway pressure
- end stage renal disease
- sleep quality
- south africa
- sleep apnea
- physical activity
- healthcare
- public health
- mental health
- high intensity
- blood pressure
- risk factors
- current status
- early onset
- health information
- risk assessment
- adipose tissue
- weight loss