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Matching between obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients and controls.
| Independent variables | Value | Number of subjects | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSAS group (n=40) | Control group (n=40) | ||
|
| |||
| Age (years) | <40 | 10 | 12 |
| 40 to 50 | 20 | 16 | |
| >50 | 10 | 12 | |
| Sex | Male | 36 | 36 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | <25 (normal) | 0 | 0 |
| 25 to 29.99 (overweight) | 6 | 8 | |
| 30 to 39.99 (obese) | 30 | 32 | |
| <40 (morbidly obese) | 4 | 0 | |
