Risk of mental health issues with sleep condition
Obstructive sleep apnea could be correlated with an increased risk of mental health issues.
In a secondary analysis of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, published in JAMA Network Open, investigators analyzed the mental health outcomes of more than 30,000 individuals aged 45 to 85 years at varying levels of risk of obstructive sleep apnea. Factors such as snoring, witnessing apnea during sleep, hypertension and daytime somnolence qualified individuals for the high-risk group.
After a median follow-up of nearly three years, the investigators identified a high risk of obstructive sleep apnea among 23.5% and 27% of the participants at baseline and after follow-up, respectively. Those in the high-risk group were found to carry an increased risk of having or later developing mental health issues.
The findings suggested the benefit of integrated screening and interventions to identify and manage obstructive sleep apnea in older adults.
Read more: JAMA Network Open
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