Table 1.
Patient characteristics of overall group and according to OSAHS level
| PARAMETER | WHOLE GROUP | MILD OSAHS | MODERATE OSAHS | SEVERE OSAHS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of patients | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Age (years) | 45.1 ± 13.7 | 39.6 ± 12.4 | 46.7 ± 15.6 | 49.1 ± 13.9 |
| Apnea-hypopnea index (events/hour) | 29.6 ± 20.0 | 10.9 ± 2.7 | 23.9 ± 4.9 | 53.9 ± 13.3 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 32.3 ± 4.1 | 30.7 ± 5.0 | 32.6 ± 2.6 | 33.6 ± 4.2 |
| Neck circumference (cm) | 43.8 ± 3.4 | 41.5 ± 0.9 | 44.3 ± 3.4 | 45.5 ± 3.9 |
| Abdominal circumference (cm) | 110.6 ± 12.0 | 102.8 ± 9.7 | 106.8 ± 6.1 | 122.1 ± 10.0 |
| Body fat (%) | 30.4 ± 4.7 | 27.1 ± 3.8 | 30.0 ± 3.8 | 34.0 ± 4.0 |
| Body water (%) | 47.0 ± 5.0 | 44.4 ± 2.7 | 45.6 ± 5.6 | 51.4 ± 2.6 |
| Dry lean mass (%) | 22.6 ± 6.9 | 28.5 ± 3.8 | 24,6 ± 3.2 | 14.8 ± 4.6 |
Definition of abbreviation: OSAHS, obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.