Neck fat and obstructive sleep apnea in obese adolescents.

Christopher M Cielo Brendan T KeenanAndrew WiemkenIgnacio E Tapia Andrea KellyRichard J Schwab

Published in: Sleep (2022)

While neck fat is associated with obesity and neck circumference in adolescents and is greater in females versus males, it does not appear to correlate with presence and severity of OSAS.

Keyphrases

adipose tissue
young adults
obstructive sleep apnea
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
physical activity
insulin resistance
positive airway pressure
bariatric surgery