Sleep apnea risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Kashish Goel, M.D.
Overview
Sleep apnea can affect anyone ranging from children to the older age groups, but several factors may put you at a higher risk.
Risk Factors
- Male gender - Men are more likely to suffer sleep apnea than women and children are, though it is not uncommon in the last two population groups.[2]
- Narrowed airway - This may be inherited, or due to an enlarged adenoids or
References
- ↑ "Sleep apnea: Risk factors - MayoClinic.com". Retrieved 12 August 2013.
- ↑ "Sleep Apnea: Who Is At Risk for Sleep Apnea?". NHLBI: Health Information for the Public. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.