The health risks and benefits of cycling in urban environments compared with car use: health impact assessment study

Introduction: Obesity is a major risk factor for developing sleep apnea syndrome. CPAP is its treatment. Moreover, the use of CPAP may decrease perioperative complications in patients who have to undergo bariatric surgery. - Objective: To study the prevalence of OSAS in morbidly obese subjects. - Methods: We studied all patients who were referred to our unit of sleep disorders with an obesity diagnosis, using the following inclusion criteria: BMI higher than 40, acceptance of polygraphy. All patients answered a clinical questionnaire in order to assess: symptoms of sleep apnea and cardiometabolic comorbidity. Additionally, they all went through a polygraphic or polysomnographic study. The diagnosis of OSA was…

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  Coca-Cola Foundation
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  Agència de Gestió d'Ajuts Universitaris i de Recerca