Study evaluates physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk
Being more physically active and spending fewer hours per day sitting watching TV is linked to a substantially lower risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research published in the
European Respiratory Journal . It is the first study to simultaneously evaluate physical activity and sedentary behavior in relation to OSA risk.
OSA is a condition where breathing stops and starts many times during sleep. It reduces oxygen levels in the blood and common symptoms include snoring, disrupted sleep and feeling excessively tired. Serious complications associated with poorly managed OSA include an increased risk of high blood pressure, stroke, heart attack, irregular heartbeat, and type 2 diabetes. It is estimated that around 1 billion adults aged 30-69 years are affected by mild to severe OSA globally.