The risk of obstructive sleep apnea is highly correlated with depressive symptoms among the Korean adults population: results from the 2020 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.

Published in: BMC psychiatry (2023)

A high risk of OSA was associated with an increased prevalence of depressive symptoms. Monitoring the risk factors of depressive symptoms, including OSA, or unhealthy behaviors may decrease the mental health issues of middle-aged and older adults.

Keyphrases

depressive symptoms
obstructive sleep apnea
risk factors
positive airway pressure
mental health
social support
sleep quality
physical activity
sleep apnea
mental illness