ArticleNature and science of sleep2025
Impact of Gender, Age, and Obesity on Childhood Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Cross-Sectional Study of 4,668 Children.
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- Cross-Sectional Assessment of Sleep-Disordered Breathing Prevalence in Pediatric Population with Obesity.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea in At-Risk Youth: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Adolescents Living With Obesity.Physiological research · 2025Article
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Abstract
Purpose: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common condition in children, linked to significant health risks. However, the impact of gender, age, and obesity on OSA severity remains poorly understood. This study aimed to explore how these factors influence OSA in pediatric patients. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Sleep Center of the Children's Hospital Affiliated with the Capital Institute of Pediatrics from January 2017 to May 2023. We included children aged 0 to 15 years diagnosed with OSA via overnight polysomnography (PSG). Demographic data, including gender, age, and body measurements, were collected. The apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and oxygen desaturation index (ODI) were recorded. Data analysis included one-way ANOVA for continuous variables, chi-square tests for proportions, linear trend analysis for changes across age and OSA severity, and Pearson/partial correlations for associations between BMI, AHI, and other variables. Results: The study involved 4668 children, with a mean age of 5.3 years, 62.3% of whom were boys. Boys had the highest Apnea-Hypopnea Index (AHI) (8.8 ± 7.9). The 0-2 years age group exhibited the highest AHI (10.7 ± 9.8), while the obese group had the highest AHI (13.9 ± 19.8). Logistic regression analysis revealed that male gender (OR = 1.2, 95% CI: 1.11-1.43), age 0-2 years (OR = 1.49, 95% CI: 1.09-2.04), and obesity (OR = 1.29, 95% CI: 1.09-1.52) were significantly associated with moderate to severe OSA. Conclusion: This study underscores the complex roles of gender, age, and obesity in pediatric OSA severity. Boys, especially those in the 0-2 years age group, had more severe OSA than girls, and obesity exacerbated OSA severity. These findings may guide improved screening and management strategies for pediatric OSA.
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