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ArticleLipids in health and disease2024

Association between non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol to high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio and obstructive sleep apnea: a cross-sectional study from NHANES.

Xue Pan, Xinyue Zhang, Xinyi Wu, Yue Zhao, Yilong Li, Zitong Chen, Yue Hu, Xuezhao Cao

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Xue PanDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Xinyue ZhangDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Xinyi WuDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yue ZhaoDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yilong LiDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Zitong ChenDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Yue HuDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China.
Xuezhao CaoDepartment of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China. xzcao@cmu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 81300938
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a widespread sleep disturbance linked to metabolic and cardiovascular conditions. The Non-High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol to High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratios (NHHR) has been proposed as being a potential biomarker to gauge cardiovascular risk. However, its relationship with OSA remains unclear.

methodsThis survey investigated the link NHHR to OSA in American citizens aged 20 and older using information collected via the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) during the years 2017 to 2020. Logistic regression models with multivariable adjustments were employed to assess this relationship. Nonlinear associations were explored using smooth curve fitting, with a two-part linear regression model identifying a threshold effect. Subgroup analyses were conducted to evaluate population-specific differences.

resultsThe survey encompassed 6763 participants, with an average age of 50.75 ± 17.32. The average NHHR stood at 2.74, accompanied by a standard deviation of 1.34, while the average frequency of OSA was 49.93%. Upon adjusting for covariates, each unit increase in NHHR may be associated with a 9% rise in OSA incidence. (95% confidence intervals 1.04-1.14; P < 0.0001). Notably, a U-shaped curve depicted the NHHR-OSA relationship, with an inflection point at 4.12. Subgroup analyses revealed consistent associations, with educational attainment and diabetes status modifying the NHHR-OSA relationship.

conclusionThe study highlights NHHR as a potential tool for OSA prediction, presenting avenues for advanced risk evaluation, tailored interventions, personalized treatment approaches, and preventive healthcare.

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Cholesterol, HDLNutrition SurveysSleep Apnea, ObstructiveAdultAgedBiomarkersCardiovascular DiseasesCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsBiomarkersCholesterol, HDLNHANESNHHRObesityObstructive sleep apnea

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PMCPMC11223298

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