Table 1.
Probable OSA (high OSA risk) corresponding to STOP-Bang questionnaire items.
| Questions from the HRS Physical Health File | Cutoffs of the HRS Questions Considered as a Positive Result | Corresponding STOP-Bang Item |
|---|---|---|
| In the past 12 months, how often did you snore while you were sleeping? | ≥ 3 | Do you snore loudly? |
| Have you had any of the following persistent or troublesome problems? Severe fatigue or exhaustion. | Yes | Do you often feel tired, fatigued, or sleepy during the daytime? |
| In the past 12 months, how often did you snort, gasp, or stop breathing while you were sleeping? | Rarely, occasionally, and frequently | Has anyone observed you stop breathing during sleep? |
| Has a doctor ever told you that you have high blood pressure or hypertension? In order to lower your blood pressure, are you now taking any medication? | Yes | Do you have (or are you being treated for) high blood pressure? |
| About how much do you weigh (lbs)? How tall are you (feet, inches)? | > 35 kg/m2 | BMI |
| Year born | > 50 years | Age |
| N/A | N/A | Neck circumference |
| Sex | Men | Sex |
BMI = body mass index, HRS = Health and Retirement Study, N/A = Not available, OSA = obstructive sleep apnea.