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Sarah Dee Geiger1, Anoop Shankar2
1Northern Illinois University, School of Nursing and Health Studies, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA.
Sleep Disorders
|June 12, 2015
Summary
Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is linked to hypertension in adults. This association is stronger in non-Hispanic Black individuals, highlighting the need for targeted interventions for this population.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Health
- Sleep Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is prevalent in adults and linked to hypertension.
- The role of race/ethnicity in the SDB-hypertension association requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between SDB and hypertension.
- To explore the influence of race/ethnicity on this relationship in US adults.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study using data from 6,783 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants (2005-2008).
- Hypertension defined by blood pressure or medication use.
- Self-reported SDB assessed and analyzed against hypertension, adjusting for confounders.
Main Results:
- SDB was independently associated with hypertension across the US adult sample.
- The association was stronger in males than females.
- Non-Hispanic Black individuals showed the strongest association between SDB and hypertension.
Conclusions:
- SDB is a significant risk factor for hypertension in US adults.
- Race/ethnicity modifies the SDB-hypertension link, with non-Hispanic Blacks being a high-risk group.
- Findings underscore the importance of addressing SDB, particularly in minority populations, to mitigate hypertension risk.
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