Table 1.
socio-demographic, anthropometric, and clinical characteristics of patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
| Variables | Number | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 823 | 100 |
| Gender | ||
| Males | 462 | 56.1 |
| Females | 361 | 43.9 |
| Age groups (years) | ||
| <15 | 5 | 0.6 |
| 15-60 | 498 | 60.5 |
| ≥60 | 320 | 38.9 |
| Associated comorbidities | ||
| None | 260 | 31.6 |
| One or more | 563 | 68.4 |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 462 | 82.1 |
| Endocrine diseases | 254 | 45.1 |
| Respiratory diseases | 54 | 9.6 |
| Neurological disorders | 47 | 8.3 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | ||
| < 18.5 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 18.5-24.9 | 8 | 1 |
| 25.0-29.9 | 112 | 13.6 |
| 30.0-34.9 | 196 | 23.8 |
| 35.0-39.9 | 183 | 22.2 |
| ≥40.0 | 188 | 22.8 |
| Missing data | 135 | 16.4 |
| Nocturnal snoring | ||
| Yes | 801 | 97.3 |
| No | 22 | 2.7 |
| Day time sleepiness | ||
| Yes | 565 | 68.7 |
| No | 258 | 31.3 |
| The severity of the obstructive sleep apnea syndrome | ||
| Severe | 461 | 56 |
| Moderate | 134 | 16.3 |
| Mild | 228 | 27.7 |