Assessment of Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea in Young Adult Population

Abstract

Prevalence of Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) has been increasing nowadays owing to increase in its risk factors. Modified Berlin's Questionnaire is a standard tool to assess the risk of OSA in Indian setting. The present study was designed to assess the risk of OSA in young adults. 1500 subjects of both genders between 18 to 30 years of age were recruited, their BMI and blood pressure were measured and they were administered screening questionnaire first. Those who gave one or more positive response were administered modified Berlin questionnaire. The overall risk of OSA in the young adult population was 5.93%. The risk was higher in males as compared to females with odds ratio of 2.1. So, an individual having hypertension, obesity, snoring and wake time tireness should be administered the Modified Berlin's Questionnaire to assess the risk of developing OSA to prevent development of OSA in future.