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Prevalence of OSA and OSA syndrome*.
| Male (n = 1,191) | Female (n = 1,495) | |
|---|---|---|
| AHI ≥ 5 events/h | 687 (57.7%) | 608 (40.7%) |
| AHI ≥ 15 events/h | 241 (20.2%) | 149 (10.0%) |
| AHI ≥ 30 events/h | 61 (5.1%) | 30 (2.0%) |
| AHI ≥ 5 events/h and ESS > 10 | 99 (8.3%) | 72 (4.8%) |
| AHI ≥ 15 events/h and ESS > 10 | 43 (3.6%) | 20 (1.3%) |
*OSA syndrome was defined based on AHI and ESS. AHI = apnea-hypopnea index, ESS = Epworth Sleepiness Scale, OSA = obstructive sleep apnea, SD = standard deviation.
