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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • Clinical factors like obesity and hypertension mediate OSA's CVD risk.
  • The influence of social determinants of health (SDOH) on OSA and CVD risk is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between neighborhood-level SDOH and subclinical CVD risk in adults with untreated severe OSA.
  • To determine if racial and ethnic minority status (REMS) and socioeconomic status (SES) impact CVD risk in OSA patients.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to assess neighborhood-level SDOH.
  • Examined subclinical CVD markers including nocturnal hypertension and central arterial stiffness.
  • Analyzed data from adults with untreated severe OSA, controlling for clinical factors.

Main Results:

  • Racial and ethnic minority status (REMS) and socioeconomic status (SES) themes of the SVI were associated with increased risk of nocturnal hypertension.
  • These SDOH factors were also linked to greater central arterial stiffness.
  • Associations remained significant even after accounting for clinical risk factors.

Conclusions:

  • Neighborhood-level social determinants of health, specifically related to REMS and SES, are associated with subclinical CVD risk in severe OSA.
  • These findings underscore the importance of considering SDOH in OSA management and research.
  • Integrating SDOH into clinical practice may help mitigate CVD risk in OSA patients.