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ReviewJournal of clinical medicine2024

Prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Young Adult Population: A Systematic Review.

Katarzyna Zasadzińska-Stempniak, Hanna Zajączkiewicz, Andrzej Kukwa

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Review in Journal of clinical medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 31 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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3 authors.

Katarzyna Zasadzińska-StempniakDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, al. Warszawska 30, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-5394-5540
Hanna ZajączkiewiczDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, al. Warszawska 30, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland.
Andrzej KukwaDepartment of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Diseases, School of Medicine, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, al. Warszawska 30, 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is suggested to differ according to different age groups. While its prevalence has been extensively investigated among middle-aged and old individuals, very few studies have summarized its prevalence among young adults. The present study aimed to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of OSA prevalence among healthy adults aged 18-30 years in the general population.

methodsA search of Embase, Medline, and Web of Science databases for articles reporting the prevalence of OSA among young adults confirmed by objective diagnostic methods was completed by two reviewers. Studies identified and included in the review were summarized qualitatively. Additionally, a meta-analysis of prevalence rates was conducted using a random effects model.

results11 articles out of 5898 met the inclusion criteria and were included in the meta-analysis. The diagnostic thresholds, scoring criteria, and the type of used device varied substantially among all the studies. We found that the pooled prevalence of OSA among young adults was 16% (CI 95%, 8-29%, I

conclusionThe prevalence of OSA among young adults was found to be ~16%. However, a few factors diverged prevalence between the studies, such as hypopnea definition, AHI threshold, and type of device. Most of the studies included examined healthy volunteers, suggesting that the disease burden may be underestimated. Findings from our review highlight the need to include OSA-related assessment and intervention in the overall health care of young adults. By early detection and offered treatment, further complications related to comorbidities may be omitted.

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PMCPMC10931680

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