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Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

, Carol M Mangione¹, Michael J Barry²

¹University of California, Los Angeles.

|November 15, 2022

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Current evidence is insufficient to determine the benefits and harms of screening for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in adults. More research is needed to establish effective screening strategies for this common condition.

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Area of Science:

Sleep Medicine
Preventive Health
Clinical Guidelines

Background:

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects a significant portion of the adult population, with an estimated prevalence of 14% in men and 5% in women for mild OSA.
Severe OSA is linked to increased mortality and other serious health issues, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and cognitive impairment.

Purpose of the Study:

To update its 2017 recommendation, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) conducted a systematic review.
The review aimed to evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for OSA in adults.

Main Methods:

A systematic review was commissioned by the USPSTF.
The review focused on adults aged 18 years and older, including both asymptomatic individuals and those with unrecognized OSA symptoms.

Main Results:

The USPSTF found insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of OSA screening in the general adult population.
The current evidence base does not support or refute screening for obstructive sleep apnea.

Conclusions:

The USPSTF concluded that evidence is insufficient to determine the balance of benefits and harms for screening obstructive sleep apnea in adults.
Further research is required to inform recommendations on OSA screening.