Link Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome
In summary, this meta-analysis of cross-sectional and case–control studies confirms a positive association between OSA and MS, although causality between these two factors has not been demonstrated yet. OSA and the MS are important cardiovascular risk factors and they may act synergistically. With the rapidly growing health problem of OSA and MS, further population- or community-based cohort and randomized controlled studies with adequate adjustment for multiple major confounding factors are required.
Conclusions
In summary, this meta-analysis of cross-sectional and case–control studies confirms a positive association between OSA and MS, although causality between these two factors has not been demonstrated yet. OSA and the MS are important cardiovascular risk factors and they may act synergistically. With the rapidly growing health problem of OSA and MS, further population- or community-based cohort and randomized controlled studies with adequate adjustment for multiple major confounding factors are required.
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