Prevalence Of Obstructive Sleep APNEA in Obese Children

Background: OSA is primarily a sleep disturbance, exhibiting signs of snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and cardiovascular disease. Obesity and OSA in children are at risk for diseases like depression, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Childhood obesity is a pathologic process with numerous causes: genetics, individual and familial reasons, psychosocial factors, organic disease, and a sedentary lifestyle. The purpose of this research was to ascertain the Occlusive sleep apnea's prevalence in children who are obese.Methods: This observational study was undertaken on 138 participants aged between 11 and 17 in the obese children population. Quality of life was checked using a BERLIN Questionnaire. The questionnaire comprised various components related to snoring, quiet breathing, fatigue, and hypertension.Result: 138 Individuals Who Participated in the study, of the obese children population. They answered a questionnaire. 39 participants of the children aged 11-13 years: body mass index, 30 47.34 kg/m2. 6 participants of the children aged 14-16: body mass index, 30.3-40.7 kg/m2. Sleep apnea was related to Age, Obesity, and Hypertension. Thirteen participants (7.9%) had a High-Risk BQ score and one hundred and twenty-five (90.7%) had a Low-risk BQ score with P value (p<1.085)Conclusion: According to these findings, children who are obese and have a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 are at a significant risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea.