Table 2.
Demographic characteristics and comorbidities among Medicare beneficiaries with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea by treatment and treatment adherence (n = 53,321)
| Demographic and health characteristics | Treated among diagnosed | Adhered among treated |
|---|---|---|
| Sample size N (%) | 41,466 (78) | 30,717 (74) |
| Gender | ||
| Men | 25,462 (81) | 19,101 (75) |
| Women | 16,004 (74) | 11,616 (73) |
| Age (years) | ||
| 65–69 | 14,134 (78) | 10,191 (72) |
| 70–74 | 12,137 (80) | 9,271 (76) |
| 75–79 | 8,065 (79) | 6,103 (76) |
| 80–84 | 4,690 (75) | 3,451 (74) |
| 85+ | 2,440 (67) | 1,701 (69) |
| Race/ethnicity | ||
| Non-Hispanic white | 37,676 (78) | 28,268 (75) |
| Non-Hispanic black | 2,504 (75) | 1,602 (64) |
| Hispanic | 314 (64) | 170 (54) |
| Asian | 204 (56) | 131 (64) |
| Other | 768 (76) | 546 (71) |
| Stroke | 2,546 (72) | 1,815 (71) |
| Hypertension | 34,622 (78) | 26,167 (76) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 19,547 (79) | 14,653 (75) |
| Cardiovascular diseases | 17,573 (76) | 13,259 (75) |
| Depression | 6,831 (73) | 5,010 (73) |
Other ethnicity = Pacific Islander and Native American.