Table 1.
Demographic characteristics among 102,618 Medicare beneficiaries with obstructive sleep apnea, 2011–2013.
| Demographic and Health Characteristics | Total Sample (n = 102,618) | PAP Treated (n = 74,737) | PAP Adherent (n = 53,610) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Men | 58,293 (57) | 44,369 (59) | 32,341 (60) |
| Women | 44,325 (43) | 30,368 (41) | 21,269 (40) |
| Age | |||
| 65–69 years | 36,010 (35) | 26,336 (35) | 18,449 (34) |
| 70–74 years | 29,540 (29) | 21,977 (29) | 16,197 (30) |
| 75–79 years | 19,543 (19) | 14,347 (19) | 10,479 (20) |
| 80–84 years | 11,376 (11) | 8,097 (11) | 5,780 (11) |
| 85–89 years | 4,830 (5) | 3,225 (4) | 2,198 (4) |
| ≥90 years | 1,319 (1) | 755 (1) | 507 (1) |
| Race/ethnicity | |||
| Non-Hispanic White | 91,040 (89) | 67,031 (90) | 48,855 (91) |
| Non-Hispanic Black | 7,319 (7) | 5,019 (7) | 3,113 (6) |
| Hispanic | 1,267 (1) | 749 (1) | 375 (1) |
| Asian | 923 (1) | 514 (1) | 318 (1) |
| Other | 2,069 (2) | 1,424 (2) | 949 (2) |
Data are presented as n (%). Proportions are rounded to the nearest integer. “Other” race/ethnicity includes Pacific Islander and Native American. PAP = positive airway pressure.