The Impact of Living in a Low Food Access/Low Income Area on Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
Nihal PunjabiWayanne WatsonAlexandra VacaruSamuel J MartinErica Levy-LicorishJared C InmanPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
Living in a LILA census tract may result in worse OSA-related health parameters. When accounting for insurance status, the effects are even more profound. Intensive counseling on the importance of weight management should begin at the diagnosis of OSA.
Keyphrases
- obstructive sleep apnea
- positive airway pressure
- healthcare
- public health
- sleep apnea
- body mass index
- human health
- weight loss
- mental health
- intellectual disability
- physical activity
- health insurance
- health information
- smoking cessation
- weight gain
- risk assessment
- long term care
- autism spectrum disorder
- hepatitis c virus
- health promotion
- body weight
- social media