Table 2.
Clinical and demographic characteristics of snorers compared to non-snorers
| Variable | Snorers (50) | Non snorers (50) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 59.4±12.1 | 56.1±11.9 | 0.041* |
| SBP(mmHg) | 141.9±21.2 | 134.9±14.1 | 0.0369* |
| DBP (mmHg) | 82.2±13.4 | 83.4±10.7 | 0.778 |
| FBS(mmol/l) | 5.90±1.0 | 4.9±1.8 | 0.021* |
| ESS | 8.74±3.9 | 7.1±4.7 | 0.0429* |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.6±5.8 | 25.6±5.2 | 0.184 |
| WHR | 0.93±0.07 | 0.91±0.06 | 0.107 |
| Proportion with ESS high risk of OSA | 48 (96.0%) | 2(4.0%) | 0.000** |
SBP: systolic blood pressure, DBP: diastolic blood pressure, FBS: fasting blood glucose, ESS: Epworth sleepiness score, BMI: body mass index, WHR: waist hip ratio, OSA: obstructive sleep apnoea;
*
P<0.05