Correlation Between Anthropometric Measurements and Incidence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adolescence
Abstrak
Background: Anthropometric measurements serve as indicators of nutritional status and physical development, which can influence sleep patterns. Aim: To investigate the incidence of sleep disturbances by polysomnography in adolescents, with special focus on correlation with anthropometric parameters and gender differences. Materials and Methods: It is an analytical cross-sectional study conducted at the paediatric department at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, during January–December 2023. However, 90 children constituted the study population. Results: Polysomnography findings indicated that 37% of the teenagers encountered sleep disruptions, with a greater occurrence and intensity observed among boys. Conclusion: The significance of using anthropometric data, including neck circumference, BMI, waist to-hip ratio, and skin fold thickness in regular evaluations for sleep disorders in adolescents.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (3)
Yelkur Pallavi
X Joshua Rajan
H Syed Mohammed
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_582_25
- Akses
- Open Access ✓