Table 1. Comparison of demographic and clinic features of the groups.
| Features | Control | Mild-moderate OSAS | Severe OSAS | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | 20 | 35 | 35 | |
| Age (years) | 41.8±5.1 | 44.5±6.6 | 46.9±6.3 | 0.016º |
| Male n, (%) | 15, (75%) | 32, (91.4%) | 33, (94.3%) | 0.106 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 29.0±5.1 | 29.5±3.5 | 33.1±4.4 | <0.0011 |
| Smokers n, (%) | 10, (50%) | 10, (28.6%) | 18, (51.4%) | 0.112 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 113.6±11.5 | 124.3±14.8 | 127.1±13.7 | 0.0022 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 75.3±8.8 | 84.6±13.1 | 86.9±10.4 | 0.0013 |
OSAS, obstructive sleep apnea syndrome; BMI, body mass index. Comparison of the groups with Tukey HSD; ºgroup 1-2, P>0.05, group 1-3, P<0.05, group 2-3, P>0.05; 1group 1-2, P>0.05, group 1-3, P<0.05, group 2-3, P<0.05; 2group 1-2, P<0.05, group 1-3, P<0.05, group 2-3, P>0.05; 3group 1-2, P<0.05, group 1-3, P<0.05, group 2-3, P>0.05.