Table 3.
Prevalence of moderate-severe OSA (AHI > 15 events/h) in 3 studies of the Busselton population.
| Reference | Device | n | Age Range (y) | Monitoring | Prevalence OSA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | |||||
| 2 | MESAM IV | 400 | 40–69 (males only) | Snoring, oximetry, body position, heart rate | 4.7% | — |
| 24 | ApneaLink | 793 | 18–80 | Oximetry | 12.4% | 5.7% |
| 24 | ApneaLink | 359 | 46–69* | ApneaLink | 24.6% | 9.8% |
| Present study | ApneaLink | 2,707 | 46–69 | Oximetry, nasal flow | 20.2% | 10.0% |
*Recalculated from original data. AHI = apnea-hypopnea index, OSA = obstructive sleep apnea.